Encouraging Spontaneous Communication: 6 tips
**Encouraging Spontaneous Communication: 6 Tips for Success** We’ve all seen it—kids who can perfectly repeat words when prompted but rarely initiate communication on their own. It’s like having all the right tools but not knowing when to use them. So how do we bridge that gap and help children communicate *because they want to*, not just because they’re asked? Spontaneous communication is a huge milestone in ABA therapy. It’s when a child independently asks for a snack because they’re hungry, not because we prompted them with “What do you want?” These moments show that language has real meaning and purpose—and they’re worth celebrating!