Useassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededEncouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsSupportchildren toexplore theirinterestsSet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencyModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemEnsure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Supportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeFree!Encouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksUseassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededEncouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsSupportchildren toexplore theirinterestsSet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencyModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemEnsure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Supportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeFree!Encouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasks

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