I used Behavior Skills Training (instruction, modeling, practice, and feedback) to teach this, and Grace picked it up VERY quickly! In addition to “Okay,” I also taught her simple phrases like “Sounds good” or “No problem.” I reinforced her responses with a gem jar every time she engaged in the appropriate behavior and then started fading it out once she was using it fluently. Now, she still earns gems on occasion (not too often), but I reinforce intermittently—about 30% of the time. I also reco

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