Prompt Dependency in ABA refers to when a learner becomes overly reliant on prompts to complete a task and struggles to perform the behavior independently. This can happen if prompts are not faded properly or if they are used too consistently without encouraging independent responding. Causes of Prompt Dependency Overuse of Prompts – If a learner always receives a prompt before attempting a response, they may not learn to respond without it. Lack of Fading – When prompts are not systematically f

Types of Stimulus Prompts and Response Prompts in ABA