Encouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentFree!Ensure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Useassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesSet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencySupportchildren toexplore theirinterestsEncouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentFree!Ensure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Useassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesSet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencySupportchildren toexplore theirinterests

Strategies to Support Autonomy - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Encourage children to set and work toward goals
  2. Support children to engage in appropriate risk-taking
  3. Model optimism and positive self-esteem
  4. Talk through making decisions and achieving desired outcome
  5. Encourage children to try new things and work through challenging tasks
  6. Set up social and environmental reinforcers for appropriate behavior
  7. Be careful not to overprotect children relative to their siblings or peers
  8. Showcase accomplishments in the home environment
  9. Free!
  10. Ensure that children have a space in the home they can call their own
  11. Use assistive technology in the home if needed
  12. Provide supportive, positive feedback
  13. Communicate with children about their strengths and special qualities
  14. Set up opportunities for children to evaluate their strengths and abilities
  15. Set regular routines to provide consistency
  16. Support children to explore their interests