Encouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemEnsure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Set up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeSet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackFree!Set regularroutines toprovideconsistencySupportchildren toexplore theirinterestsUseassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededEncouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemEnsure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Set up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeSet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackFree!Set regularroutines toprovideconsistencySupportchildren toexplore theirinterestsUseassistivetechnologyin 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. Encourage children to set and work toward goals
  2. Support children to engage in appropriate risk-taking
  3. Encourage children to try new things and work through challenging tasks
  4. Model optimism and positive self-esteem
  5. Ensure that children have a space in the home they can call their own
  6. Set up social and environmental reinforcers for appropriate behavior
  7. Talk through making decisions and achieving desired outcome
  8. Set up opportunities for children to evaluate their strengths and abilities
  9. Communicate with children about their strengths and special qualities
  10. Be careful not to overprotect children relative to their siblings or peers
  11. Showcase accomplishments in the home environment
  12. Provide supportive, positive feedback
  13. Free!
  14. Set regular routines to provide consistency
  15. Support children to explore their interests
  16. Use assistive technology in the home if needed