I (Ting) used to be a behaviour therapist for kids with autism, so I would say things like "good picking up the paper" and "you are awesome at walking with me." We call this behaviour specific praise. Mason has started saying "good job" to himself and to us. The other day, he lost his train under the playpen and I had Taylor in my arms so wasn't able to bend down and help him retrieve it.
Ting: "I'll pull out the playpen and you go get the train."
After he got the train...
Mason: "Yay! You're good at helping!"
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