How We Use Precision Teaching Implementation at Precision ABA: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

After three weeks of explaining what Precision Teaching is and why it works, I know you're ready for the practical stuff. How we use Precision Teaching implementation at Precision ABA? What does a session look like?

Let me walk you through our approach and show you exactly what your child would experience.

Our Initial Assessment and Goal Setting Process

Setting clear and specific goals is an essential first step in Precision Teaching. We start by observing your child in different settings - during preferred activities, challenging tasks, and social interactions.

Here's what makes our approach different: we assess your child's current fluency levels in existing skills. Maybe your child can identify colors accurately, but how quickly? Can they do it while engaged in other activities? This helps us understand which skills need strengthening even if they appear "mastered."

Instead of vague goals like "improve communication skills," we set specific frequency aims like "Johnny will make appropriate requests at a rate of 8 per minute during preferred activities."

These aims aren't arbitrary - they're based on research about fluency levels that predict long-term success.

What Precision Teaching Implementation Looks Like in a Session

The Setup and Instruction

We always start with your child's interests. If they love trains, we set up a train activity that incorporates their learning goals. The key is embedding skill practice within motivating contexts.

For reading fluency, your child might choose from several books at their level. We provide clear instructions: "Read as many words as you can, and I'll let you know when time is up."

The Measurement and Feedback

While your child reads, we discretely track their correct responses per minute using simple counting methods. The timing isn't stressful - most children enjoy racing against their own previous best.

After each activity, we immediately share results: "Wow! You read 25 words correctly in one minute. Last time you read 22 words. You're getting faster!"

This immediate feedback helps your child see their progress and builds motivation for continued practice.

How We Use Data to Make Real-Time Decisions

Engaging in frequent data analysis and decision-making is what sets Precision Teaching apart. We don't wait weeks to see if something is working.

At the end of each session, we plot your child's performance on their Standard Celeration Chart. If we see flat or declining trends, we adjust the program that same day.         

Weekly, we review all charts with the team, looking for patterns

and identifying areas that need attention. This might mean increasing difficulty for skills progressing quickly or modifying approaches for slower progress.

Precision Teaching Implementation for Building Fluency Across Different Areas

At Precision ABA we empower individuals using Precision Teaching, evidence-based strategies and individualized instruction across all areas of development.

Academic Skills: We track words read per minute or math problems completed accurately within time limits. The goal is ensuring your child can perform quickly enough for classroom success.

Communication Skills: We measure requests per minute during preferred activities or social initiations during play. The goal is building communication that flows naturally.

Daily Living Skills: We might measure morning routine steps completed independently or how quickly they can complete household tasks, building independence and confidence.

How We Keep It Fun and Motivating

Your child chooses from multiple options for practicing skills. Every celebration is about beating their own previous performance, never comparing to others. Success becomes its own reward when children see themselves improving, supplemented with preferred activities and praise.

We change materials and activities regularly to keep things interesting while maintaining core skill practice.

What to Expect Timeline-Wise

Every child progresses differently, but generally you might see:

• Initial frequency improvements within 1-2 weeks

• Noticeable fluency building over 4-6 weeks

• Generalization to new settings within 6-8 weeks

• Skill maintenance even with reduced practice after 8-12 weeks

Our ultimate goal is to build fluency—skills your child can use confidently and independently in any setting. These are the tools that will support them not just now, but throughout their life.

Free Resource: Home Fluency Activities Guide

This downloadable PDF includes simple, ready-to-use activities that make it easy to practice fluency skills during everyday routines—all while keeping learning fun and engaging.

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