Maintenance refers to the ability of a learner to continue performing a previously mastered skill over time, even after direct teaching or intervention has been reduced or removed. It assesses whether the skill is retained without frequent prompting or reinforcementReinforcement is a fundamental concept in Applied Behavior A....
Example
A student was taught to count to 100 by tens. After mastering this skill, the teacher checks back two months later to see if the student can still perform the task without reteaching. If the student can still accurately count by tens, this demonstrates maintenance of the skill.