“…In sum, researchers have demonstrated that prompting is an effective strategy for increasing appropriate, and decreasing inappropriate, behavior across a range of individuals (preschool students, individuals with disabilities, and adults) and settings (school and community). The most effective prompts are specific (Hunsaker, 1983) and frequent (Lancioni et al, 2001;Lombard et al, 1995), with the actual frequency determined by characteristics of the learner and desired behavior(s). Although prompts are typically delivered in the setting where behavior is expected, prompts may still be effective when delivered in a different setting and minutes (or more) before the behavior (Austin et al, 1998;Lombard et al, 1995).…”