Set upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksSupportchildren toexplore theirinterestsFree!Ensure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Encouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsUseassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencyModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcomeSet upopportunitiesfor children toevaluate theirstrengths andabilitiesShowcaseaccomplishmentsin the homeenvironmentEncouragechildren to trynew things andwork throughchallengingtasksSupportchildren toexplore theirinterestsFree!Ensure thatchildren have aspace in thehome they cancall their own Encouragechildren toset and worktoward goalsUseassistivetechnologyin the homeif neededSupportchildren toengage inappropriaterisk-takingSet regularroutines toprovideconsistencyModeloptimismand positiveself-esteemBe careful notto overprotectchildren relativeto their siblingsor peersProvidesupportive,positivefeedbackCommunicatewith childrenabout theirstrengths andspecial qualitiesSet up socialandenvironmentalreinforcers forappropriatebehaviorTalk throughmakingdecisions andachievingdesiredoutcome

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