This story was prepared to train the child to request at an advanced level. Researchers in the field of applied behavior analysis show that requesting is the only behavior that directly benefits the speaker and is useful in developing language and daily verbal interaction with others.
The child's request training is gradually developed according to an individual plan suitable for each child, prepared by the supervising specialist, starting with how the child expresses his needs with a word, a sign, or a picture, and ending with requesting things that are not in front of the child, then requesting attention and assistance in solving the problems that stand between the child and his needs, and training him to wait and be patient.
Delayed development of the skill of requesting plays a role in possible negative behavior, especially when it is not within reach.
Many children may feel sad because they want something that doesn't exist, and some of them don't know what to do.
So this story was designed to train the child to associate the lost item with the place where we can buy it...and thus reduce the angry behavior that may result from his desire for something that does not exist.
Parents can read the story more than once so that the child gets used to it, in addition to connecting it to real life and practicing it with the child. They can take him and help him buy his favorite things and film the child while he is making the purchase so that he fully understands the idea.
This story is suitable for a child who is able to understand simple sequential stories. It contributes to conveying the required idea and increasing vocabulary in a smooth and enjoyable way. It is prepared based on ABA strategies based on the VB MAPP verbal behavior development program and behavior assessment.
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The time required to master this concept varies from one child to another depending on the severity of the child's delay and the quality of training he receives.
It is very important to repeat reading this story and link it to the natural environment, as the child is trained on a practically similar scenario many times.