task Archives - Kevin Plummer, PhD https://kevinplummerphd.com/tag/task/ School Clinical & Consulting Services Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:45:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://kevinplummerphd.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-KP-SCCS-900-1-75x75.png task Archives - Kevin Plummer, PhD https://kevinplummerphd.com/tag/task/ 32 32 Routine Card Independence Program https://kevinplummerphd.com/routine-card-independence-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=routine-card-independence-program Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:59:04 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=647 Some students develop prompt dependence. They are accustomed to being told what to do and waiting for that prompt, even though they know what to do. Some students are forgetful. They get started on a task and then get distracted and forget about the rest of what they have to do.

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]]> Enhancing the Efficacy of Reinforcement In Therapeutic Programs https://kevinplummerphd.com/enhancing-the-efficacy-of-reinforcement-in-therapeutic-programs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enhancing-the-efficacy-of-reinforcement-in-therapeutic-programs Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:35:33 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=254 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).

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]]> The Credit Program https://kevinplummerphd.com/credit-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=credit-program Sun, 14 Aug 2016 13:17:32 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=205 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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]]> 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 https://kevinplummerphd.com/visual-systems-to-increase-motivation-and-support-better-decision-making/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visual-systems-to-increase-motivation-and-support-better-decision-making Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:13:34 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=273 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.

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]]> Race To The Finish Independence And Work Habits Program https://kevinplummerphd.com/race-to-the-finish-independence-and-work-habits-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=race-to-the-finish-independence-and-work-habits-program Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:53:56 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=644 Race To The Finish is an independence program used for younger students (grades K –3) or less capable (e.g., IQ approx. < 80) older students (see the I Can Do It program for older students). We use these programs when we want to encourage students to do more on their own, when students depend too much on the teacher, even though they can do the task themselves.

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