Errorless instruction is a staple in ABA programming. But when prompts aren’t faded strategically, they can quietly work against learner independence.

Join us for a free CEU that takes a closer look at when errorless instruction supports acquisition and when it becomes a barrier.

When Errorless Instruction Becomes the Error

Identifying, Preventing, and Fixing Prompt Dependency and Faulty Stimulus Control

Presented by: Catherine Lark, PhD, BCBA-D, Manager of Leadership Development & Diagnostician, NJ Practicing Psychologist 35SI00669200, NJ LBA 15BC00046800, NC HSP-P 6433, IN HSPP 20043760A, RI LBA 356 

CEUs: 1 Learning CEU

This CEU is designed to help behavior analysts recognize when instructional strategies are masking skill deficits rather than promoting true mastery. We’ll focus on how to identify unintended sources of stimulus control and make data-based adjustments that support independence.

What You’ll Learn

 - How to differentiate the appropriate use of errorless instruction from prolonged or ineffective application

 - Key indicators of prompt dependency and faulty stimulus control

 - How to analyze learner data to determine what is actually controlling responding

 - Evidence-based strategies to fade prompts and strengthen discrimination learning

 - Common missing component skills that interfere with independent responding

We’ll walk through real-world examples and provide practical tools you can apply immediately to evaluate and refine your instructional programs.

This CEU is ideal for behavior analysts looking to strengthen instructional design and ensure teaching practices lead to meaningful, independent skill acquisition.

Let’s keep building clinically necessary, evidence-aligned, and impactful programs together.

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