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First-Then Strategy for Success

Learn about the effective First-Then strategy, also known as Grandma's Rule. This technique involves doing a less preferred activity first, followed by a chosen activity, making tasks more manageable and rewarding. Helpful tips include creating picture cards and pairing verbal instructions with the strategy. The First-Then approach is simple, easy to use, and helps individuals achieve success in various tasks. Remember to implement it when faced with hesitation or reluctance.

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First-Then Strategy for Success

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  1. Now I Get It! First – Then Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services Click enter key to advance slide show

  2. First-Then Also known as Grandma’s Rule…. First eat your peas……… then you can have dessert !

  3. First – then strategy states…. • First, do a less preferred activity…. • Then, do a chosen activity

  4. Examples

  5. It works because….. we all work through a non-preferred activity to get to preferred activity!! Take out the trash, then shoot some hoops!

  6. Helpful Tips… • Make a first-then picture card • Pair your verbal instructions with the first then card • Make sure the first item is the non-preferred item followed by the preferred item

  7. Take Home Message The first then strategy is simple and easy to use. Use it often. It helps people be successful. Remember to use it the next time someone hesitates or refuses to try an activity.

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