Free!Supportchildren toexplore theirinterestsEnsure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Useassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededEncouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsSet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencyShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackFree!Supportchildren toexplore theirinterestsEnsure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Useassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededEncouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsSet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencyShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersProvidesupportive,positivefeedback

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