Physical Promptย is a type of prompt where the teacher or therapist provides hands-on guidance to help the learner engage in the correctย behavior. Physical prompts involve directly assisting the learnerโs body to perform the desired action, typically used in the early stages of teaching new skills.
Example
A teacher is helping a student learn to tie their shoes. The teacher physically guides the studentโs hands through the steps of making loops and pulling the laces tight. By providing this hands-on assistance, the teacher ensures the student successfully completes the action, gradually reducing the prompt over time as the student learns to do it independently.