Module 9: Lesson 2 – Readings

Essential Learning

The Incidental Teaching Factsheet from Florida Atlantic University provides a clear description of the approach and outlines tactics that can be used within this teaching format.

Essential Video

This video shows practical examples of how to use Incidental Teaching when working with young children with autism.

Conversation Exercise

Use FRED, our AI-powered chatbot, to discuss how you might incorporate Incidental Teaching into your current work, including identifying natural opportunities for teaching and reinforcing target behaviours.

Click the conversation icon in the bottom right of your screen, or open the chat interface directly.

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If you have not already, read our guide on getting the most from your conversations with FRED.

Reflection Exercise

Before you start, have you read our article on completing reflection exercises?

Write a reflection using the prompts below. Your response should be:

  • Between 100 to 500 words (5–7 sentences minimum)
  • Written in any language you prefer
  • Focused on deep engagement, not grammar or spelling

Reflection Prompts (choose one or more):

  1. Summarise Key Concepts: What is Incidental Teaching, and what tactics are used?
  2. Define in Your Own Words: How would you explain Incidental Teaching to a colleague?
  3. Importance and Relationships: How does Incidental Teaching relate to other ABA teaching formats?
  4. Practical Application: Where could you use Incidental Teaching in your own work?
  5. Application to Your Practice: Provide an example of a natural teaching opportunity you could use.
  6. Interesting Insights: Did the video or reading highlight something new or unexpected?

Example Reflection:

The video made me realise how many opportunities for teaching occur naturally during play and daily routines. I saw how prompts were embedded without disrupting the child’s engagement, and how reinforcement was tied directly to the activity. I think I can use this with some of my learners who respond better in less structured settings…

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