Set upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersFree!Supportchildren toexplore theirinterestsSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeEnsure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Showcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesEncouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencyProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackUseassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededSet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersFree!Supportchildren toexplore theirinterestsSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeEnsure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Showcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesEncouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencyProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackUseassistivetechnologyin the homeif needed

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