Task Analysis:
1. Discuss various materials with the student and attempt to identify which items produce the most positiye or enjoyed responses. A number of variations or items may need to be tried in this exercise.
2. Having identified situations Or materials that most likely prow,. the desired response, continue Step 1 using the most enjoyed items and provide continuous and extensive reinforcement for any response that even approximates laughter.
3. Reduce reinforcement of the humor response until the student's enjoyment alone is the needed reinforcement. Although not part of the objective, this is an opportune time for the student to learn how to be humorous.