First, Then Board ~ Parent Coaching Lesson Plan

This 5-page structured coaching lesson teaches BCBAs how to help parents implement a First, Then Board at home — covering what it is, how to choose tasks and rewards, common mistakes, and how to fade the board as motivation becomes more intrinsic.

What You'll Learn

• How to explain and demonstrate the First, Then Board to parents in a coaching session
• How to guide parents to choose appropriate non-preferred tasks and meaningful rewards
• Common implementation mistakes and how to coach parents to avoid them
• How to fade the board over time as the student's motivation and task tolerance improves

Who Is This For

BCBAs coaching parents to use First, Then supports at home to increase task completion and reduce refusal behavior.

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