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Free Resource Guide
Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI)
5 Shared Control Strategies
Inside, you'll learn five simple but powerful ways to create interactions where children are not just responding—but actively participating, influencing, and connecting.
Shared Control
Shared control in NDBI refers to a balanced interaction where both the adult and the
child influence what happens during a learning activity. Instead of the adult directing
everything (adult-led) or the child doing whatever they want (child-run), shared control
creates a collaborative back-and-forth. At its core, shared control is about creating interactions where the child is not just responding—but actively participating, influencing, and connecting.
Shared Control Strategies Include:
1. In Sight, Out of Reach
2. Interrupting Routines
3. Imitating the Child
4. Playful Obstruction
5. Balanced Turns
Created for providers, educators, and early intervention professionals using neuroaffirming NDBI strategies.
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