This instructional video focuses on the crucial techniques of prompt and reinforcer fading within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, aimed at promoting independence and ensuring the maintenance of skills in individuals with autism. Prompt fading involves gradually reducing the level of assistance provided to the learner, enabling them to perform a skill independently over time. Similarly, reinforcer fading involves slowly decreasing the frequency or intensity of reinforcers, helping individuals to maintain learned behaviors in the natural context without constant external rewards.

The video outlines practical strategies for effectively implementing both prompt and reinforcer fading, ensuring that skills are retained and can be performed without ongoing direct support. Through real-life examples, the video demonstrates how these techniques are applied in various learning and behavior scenarios, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of how to encourage self-reliance and sustain behavior change in a supportive and ethical manner.