Encouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemUseassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeFree!Ensure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Supportchildren toexplore theirinterestsBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencySet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentEncouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemUseassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeFree!Ensure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Supportchildren toexplore theirinterestsBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencySet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentEncouragechildren toset and worktoward goals

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