The document outlines methods for using positive reinforcement to change behavior, emphasizing specific strategies tailored to individual understanding. It highlights the importance of rewarding desired behaviors with appropriate incentives, such as praise or tangible rewards, while ignoring unwanted behaviors. Additionally, it suggests adjusting teaching styles and remaining calm throughout the process to effectively support the child being taught.

1. HOW TO USE POSITIVE
REINFORCEMENT TO CHA NGE
BEHA VIOR
What does it look like?
Where will it happen?
Will anyone else be present?
Is it realistic/achievable?
Help The Child
You are teaching, not demanding.
Be very, very specific.
Assume they do NOT understand.
Try different teaching styles if one
doesn't work.
Appear Calm
ICE: IGNORE (other behavior) and
CONTINUE
The child is just trying a way that worked
in the past.
We teach people how to treat us.
Reward
DO NOT give in until they demonstrate
behavior.
Reward for an attempt at first.
Now is the fun part, deliver the reward!
Extinguish reward.
Determine the Reward
Food items (even candy.)
Praise, hugs, tickles or high fives.
Time playing with you.
A toy, movie, iPad, video game.
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Positive Reinforcement is giving a reward when
you see the behavior you are looking for. This
reward increases the chances that you will see
that behavior again in the future.
Here are the steps:
Pinpoint the Behavior to Increase
TAMI GREEN, MOM COACH