Redirection, prompting, and independent behavior self-regulation were more effective in reducing disruptive behaviors and increasing classroom engagement than were classroom accommodations like receiving extra time or a copy of the teacher’s notes, according to a recent study of children with ADHD. Prompting is a technique in ABA designed to help children acquire a target behavior. It is often used with children that have learning difficulties, but the techniques also works with other learner profiles. As special education teachers, we often need to use prompting in our classroom. It is important to know what types of prompting to use and when to use them. Learn what prompting means in ABA therapy, the 7 common prompt types, and how fading leads to independent skills. Clear answers for parents, students, and educators. Prompting is a teaching strategy that involves using cues or assistance to help an individual complete a task or demonstrate a skill. Prompts guide children toward the correct response so they can practice and learn. This guide covers all of it: the types of prompts, the prompting hierarchy, the three major prompting strategies (least-to-most, most-to-least, and time delay), prompt fading techniques, and a research-backed framework for choosing the right approach. Pre-correcting and prompting is a classroom strategy that helps stop behavior problems before they start by clearly telling students what’s expected of them. Teachers use pre-corrections for new situations and prompts for familiar ones, with simple language, visuals, or examples.