Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Discrete trial training consists of an adult using adult-directed, massed trial instruction, reinforcers, and clear contingencies and repetition to teach a new skill or behavior.
What Will I Learn?
The AFIRM model guides the learner through four lessons to facilitate:
- Learning basic knowledge about discrete trial training (DTT).
- Applying DTT in activity based scenarios that promote real-world application.
The DTT module will take approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete. However, the module is broken into individual lessons to help guide your learning:
Click to view AFIRM model| Lesson | Time to Complete |
|---|---|
| A Case for DTT | 10 minutes |
| Lesson 1: Basics of DTT | 20 minutes |
| Lesson 2: Planning for DTT | 20 minutes |
| Lesson 3: Using DTT | 45 minutes |
| Lesson 4: Monitoring DTT | 20 minutes |
| Applying DTT | 10 minutes |
Suggested citation:
Sam, A., & AFIRM Team. (2016). Discrete Trial Training. Chapel Hill, NC: National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder, FPG Child Development Center, University of North Carolina. Retrieved from http://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/discrete-trial-training
Professional Standards
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards that apply to all 27 evidence-based practices (PDF document, 2 pages)
CEC standards that apply specifically to the Discrete Trial Training (DTT) module (PDF document, 1 page)
