--- title: "Fostering Your Child's Independence: Using Applied Behavior Analysis" description: FOSTERING YOUR CHILD’S INDEPENDENCE. applied Behavior analysis image: https://media.constellationsbehavioral.com/hubfs/Capture.png --- [![CBS\_SSGCo\_Logo](https://media.constellationsbehavioral.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CBS_SSGCo_Logo.png?width=175&height=99&name=CBS_SSGCo_Logo.png "CBS_SSGCo_Logo")](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/) - [Family Services](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/family-services-home) - [Overview](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/family-services-home) - [Launch Pad](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/launch-pad) - [Early Intensive Learning Centers](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/early-intense-learning-center) - [STARS Program](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/starsprogram-0) - [School Services](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/school-services-home) - [Overview](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/school-services-home) - [MTSS-B and ABA](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/professional-resources) - [Contact us](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/contact-us-now-page) - [What is ABA?](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/whatisaba) - [Overview](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/whatisaba) - [How Can ABA Help?](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/howcanabahelp) - [Connect With Us](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/connect-with-us) - [About Us](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/aboutus) - [Work Hard, Play Hard](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/work-hard-play-hard-1) - [Contact Us](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/contact-us-now-page) - [Blog](https://media.constellationsbehavioral.com/en-us/blogposts) - [Careers](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/career-page) - [Training Resources](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/professional-resources-0) - [NOW HIRING!](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/career-page) - [Careers](https://www.constellationsbehavioral.com/career-page) [\<\< Back to Blog](https://media.constellationsbehavioral.com/en-us/blogposts) # Fostering Your Child's Independence: Using Applied Behavior Analysis ###### Danielle Tibert, M.Ed., BCBA ###### Share [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://media.constellationsbehavioral.com/en-us/blogposts/fostering-your-childs-independence-using-basic-aba-principles%20&body=Check%20out%20https://media.constellationsbehavioral.com/en-us/blogposts/fostering-your-childs-independence-using-basic-aba-principles&media=https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4061104/Capture.png](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://media.constellationsbehavioral.com/en-us/blogposts/fostering-your-childs-independence-using-basic-aba-principles%20&body=Check%20out%20https://media.constellationsbehavioral.com/en-us/blogposts/fostering-your-childs-independence-using-basic-aba-principles&media=https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4061104/Capture.png) **Decreasing Reliance on YOU!**  Feeling like your child needs you every waking moment of their day? 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Here are some tried and true ways to support their independence so that you can take that much-needed breather, while also setting them up to be their most productive, go-getter selves! ![Capture](https://media.constellationsbehavioral.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Capture.png?width=300&name=Capture.png)**1. *Visual Schedules/lists*** - using an age appropriate visual tool to outline each day’s activities will support a transition away from needing adult support. **2. *Timers*** - providing a visual countdown of elapsed time, or time left in an activity lessens the need to ask you, “how much longer?” on repeat. **3. *Prescheduled Check-ins*** - determining how long your child can sustain a task, and then checking-in with them right before they typically need you will reinforce independence versus seeking support from you. **4.** ***Activity Schedules*** - combining several easy tasks that your child can do independently into a schedule (for example, snack, puzzle, book, iPad) will structure independent time and allow you to increase the duration of engagement by adding on activities.  **5. *Acknowledgement of self initiation*** - making an effort to praise, engage, or  otherwise acknowledge when your child is working independently will build motivation to keep it up!   *For additional resources check out the links below* [https://do2learn.com/picturecards/VisualSchedules/index.htm](https://do2learn.com/picturecards/VisualSchedules/index.htm) [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visual-countdown-timer/id541364004](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visual-countdown-timer/id541364004)  applied behavior analysis aba therapy goal behavior aba therapists teaching behaviors early-intensive behavioral interventions operant behavior What is aba therapy applied behavior analysis therapy autism therapy behavior analytic interventions ### Leave a Comment #### Danielle Tibert, M.Ed., BCBA ###### Blog posts ## Related Articles. 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