During which step of incidental teaching does the teacher wait for at least five seconds for a child's initiation?

The correct answer is associated with the step of incidental teaching where the teacher intentionally pauses to create an opportunity for the child to initiate communication. This is a strategic moment designed to encourage the child to engage and express their needs or interests.

Waiting for at least five seconds allows the child adequate time to process the situation and respond. This pause is crucial as it signals to the child that the teacher is attentive and available for interaction, enhancing the likelihood that they will initiate communication. This approach emphasizes the importance of child-led engagement in learned communication, making the learning experience more meaningful and relevant to the child's current context.

In contrast, the other steps have different focuses. For instance, setting up involves arranging the environment to encourage interaction, while talking up refers to elaborating or expanding upon a child's communication attempt. Control access involves managing the resources or items that the child may want to engage with, ensuring that communication is needed to access those items, but these steps do not specifically involve waiting for the child's initiation.