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Fluid Reinforcement and Continuous Feedback Systems

K. Plummer Site — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 11:01:50 +0000

Reinforcement is defined as an outcome or event, following a behavior, that strengthens that behavior. It comes in a multitude of forms and sizes, but the most common form of reinforcement in behavior intervention programs is the tangible version (e.g., stars, checks, points and prizes)…

Also see: Enhancing the Efficacy of Reinforcement

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Daily Review

K. Plummer Site — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:29:36 +0000

Strategies for Organization and Stress for ASD Students: The Daily Review Form for Students.

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Student Profile of Strengths, Needs, and What Works: Hypothetical ASD High School Student

K. Plummer Site — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:27:23 +0000

What Works: Student learns best when rules are explicitly stated and classroom procedures (e.g., regarding homework, class requirements, etc.) are in writing. He benefits from classes that are structured, organized, and follow a predictable way of doing things, including an established routine for class lessons and assignments. It helps to provide a syllabus of the order of topics to be covered, the type of projects that will be required and when they are due, and when tests and quizzes will be given. It also helps when changes in routine (e.g., changes in groups) are announced a few days in advance.

Hypothetical High School ASD

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Establishing Relationships With Students

K. Plummer Site — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:01:41 +0000

Students do much better academically and much better behaviorally when they have a positive relationship with their teacher. Teachers who were rated as more sensitive to student needs and had a more emotionally supportive and responsive relationship with their students, had a positive influence on the level of student aggression and the level of behavioral self-control…

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The Credit Program

K. Plummer Site — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 13:17:32 +0000

Check charts are probably the most familiar behavior management tool to school staff and parents. In response to disruptive behavior, poor work habits, lack of independence and responsibility, inattentiveness, failure to follow the rules, social violations, and many other common childhood problems, teachers and parents have been told to set up a chart…

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Visual Systems to Increase Motivation and Support Better Decision Making

K. Plummer Site — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:13:34 +0000

Many children, especially emotionally troubled children (e.g., anxiety, depression, chronic stress, anger management), children with autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit disorder, and children with language processing problems have trouble with motivation, especially when the direction is provided verbally…