1. Wrap a napkin loosely around a spoon. Hand this to the student and ask him or her to "find the spoon." Provide physical assistance as needed until complete mastery of the ability to remove the spoon from the folded napkin is obtained.
2. Repeat Step 1, adding a fork to the spoon that is hidden.
3. Repeat Step 2, adding a knife to the other two utensils.
4. Physically assist the student in placing the utensils near a plate on a table and encourage him or her to place the napkin in his or her lap.
5. Combine the concepts of Steps 3 and 4 into one complete action.
6. Reduce reinforcement and guidance until only one verbal prompt is needed for the student to complete the entire task.