This option represents the most appropriate application of prompt fading which is a crucial behaviorchange procedure When a client is demonstrating success with a prompt the next step is to systematically reduce the intrusiveness of the prompt to promote independence and ensure the behavior comes under the control of the natural stimulus Moving from modeling which can be a gestural or even a light physical prompt depending on execution to a visual prompt is a strategic movement down the prompt hierarchy making it less intrusive Providing more physical prompting or implementing graduated guidance would be more intrusive and is counterproductive when the client is already showing progress with a less intrusive prompt Eliminating all prompts immediately sometimes referred to as stimulus fading but often in a much more abrupt way than is typically effective for complex skills might lead to an increase in errors or a complete cessation of the behavior as the client may not be fully independent yet and could experience prompt dependency if prompts are removed too quickly