What describes the steps to fade out intervention components?

• A. Steps to fade out each intervention component, including when to fade and the order
• B. Fade all components at once without criteria
• C. Never fade any components
• D. Fade components in a random, unplanned manner

Answer: (A)

Fading out intervention components is a planned, data-driven process that reduces supports gradually as the learner shows independence. The best description focuses on removing each component in a specific order and at defined times, using criteria to guide when a component is faded. This approach ensures the learner’s performance remains stable while supports are reduced, preventing prompt dependence and promoting generalization. In practice, you’d identify the components to fade, decide the sequence based on how each component contributes to success, set objective criteria (like meeting a mastery level across consecutive sessions), and then fade one component at a time while monitoring the learner’s performance. Fading all components at once or in an unplanned, random way can disrupt learning or failing to fade at all keeps the learner dependent on prompts.