Created by Megan Nulph, MS, BCBA

When the child responds INDEPENDENTLY:

o Great job! o Thank you for___!
o Amazing! o Impressive!
o WOW! o OMG!
o Brilliant! o Marvelous!
o Outstanding! o BOO-YAH!
o You did it! o Nailed it!
o Awesome! o You Rock!
o Beautiful job! o Perfect!

When the child is TRYING HARD:

o You are so close! o You’re trying so hard!
o Almost! o That’s better!
o You’re learning fast! o I know you can do it!

When you are PLAYING & PAIRING:

o That’s so creative! o That’s a great idea!
o Good problem solving! o Awesome teamwork!
o This is so fun! o I like it when you ___!
o Cool! o Keep going!
o Let’s do it again! o You got this!

When NONVERBAL could work:

o High-fives o Thumbs up
o Smiles o Fist bump
o Tickles o Hugs
“GOOD JOB!” is overrated. Get creative when you are providing your kiddo praise! Pair
nonverbal praise with verbal praise, say it in a silly voice, be specific often.
GOOD JOB