What is Discrete Trial Training (DTT)?
It is a strategy or technique derived from Applied Behaviour Analysis. It is a powerful method for teaching any number of skills- from Language to Maths, to Social Skills. It is a very structured method, and usually involves teaching in a one-to-one situation. Tasks to be learned are presented to the learner in a series of separate (discrete), brief sessions (“trials”) during which he or she is expected to focus solely on the task. Successful attempts are rewarded; unsuccessful attempts are corrected through prompting.
