1. Discuss with the student the concepts of eating at a reasonable pace and neatness level. Demonstrate some examples of "right or wrong" behavior and ask the student to identify which behaviors are correct. Attempt to reach agreement as to proper pace and neatness.
2. During mealtime, remain in proximity to the student. Very gently provide some physical guidance and capitalize on previously learned skills (see the prerequisites list). Use verbal praise for any successful 1-minute example of the agreed-upon behavior.
3. Continue with Step 2, modifying the prompt level to gestural and verbal corrections. Extend praise to every 2 minutes of successful activity.
4. Modify Step 3 to only verbal prompts and a 3-minute praise rate.
5. Reduce prompting to zero and praise to once per meal.