Goal: Answer "Why" Questions
Sample Goal:
During a 10-minute conversation sample, Client will appropriately answer “why” questions on at least 80% of observed opportunities (times when the client is asked a “why” question).
Download the No-Prep Therapy Kit:
We have a start-to-finish therapy kit that will give you everything you need to practice this skill in therapy and send home homework. Click the packet below to open it. Then, print it out and place it in the child’s notebook or binder.
Therapy Phases:
- Answer “Why” Questions about Function: Client will answer “why” questions about the function of objects or places (such as, “why would you need a flashlight” or “why do you go to the grocery store”) with at least 80% accuracy.
- Answer “Why” Questions about People’s Motivations: Client will answer “why” questions about someone’s motivation in a scenario (such as, “why did she close the door”) with at least 80% accuracy.
- Answer Hypothetical “Why” Questions: Client will answer hypothetical “why” questions (such as “why do we sleep”) with at least 80% accuracy.
- Answer Mixed “Why” Questions in Unstructured Conversation: During a 10-minute conversation sample, Client will appropriately answer “why” questions on at least 80% of observed opportunities (times when the client is asked a “why” question).
What’s Next?
- Once the client has mastered “who” questions, move on to other question types.
Supplemental Materials
Here are some other resources that may help you when working on this skill:
Why Questions Worksheet
Additional worksheet for practicing hypothetical “why” questions.
Mixed Questions Pack
Several worksheets with pictures of common objects and questions for each one. Each picture has a “where” question along with a variety of other question types.
