NaturalEnvironmentTraining
Learning in real-life contexts — home, school, playground. Teaches functional skills by following the child's interests and motivations, fostering parental collaboration.
About This Approach
Natural Environment Training embeds skill instruction into everyday activities and child-preferred routines. Rather than working at a table, therapy happens during snack time, outdoor play, or a trip to the store. By teaching in the contexts where skills will actually be used, NET dramatically improves generalization — the ability to use a skill across different people, places, and materials. Parent coaching is a central component, ensuring learning continues around the clock.
Key Techniques
Best Suited For
Children who have begun developing foundational skills through DTT and are ready to practice them in real-world settings. Also ideal for children who are highly motivated by specific interests or routines — therapists harness those natural motivators to drive learning.
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