reinforcement

One of the common concerns we get from parents and therapists is that the child isn’t motivated for anything.  Why is this important, you ask? … Read More »How to Keep a Child’s Motivation in ABA

If you could have an endless supply of one item – what would it be?  Mine would be chocolate. I don’t think I could get… Read More »Too Much of a Good Thing?

A core tool that we use in ABA is positive reinforcement. It’s one of the best ways to shape better behaviour! Yet, plenty of people confuse it with giving bribes and, as such, are quick to dismiss it. Let’s clear the air, so we’re all on the same page. Bribery is not a synonym for reinforcement! Here’s our take on how the two differ.Read More »Reinforcement & Bribery: Is There A Difference?

Think about the times you’ve been honoured for your contributions at work, gushed over for cooking a delicious meal or high-fived for rocking it at karaoke. Likely, the recognition made you feel awesome and motivated to do more of the same. Positive reinforcement helps bring out the best in all of us, especially children! Focusing on and praising your kiddo’s desirable actions is the best way to shape consistently good behaviour. Here’s the scoop on positive reinforcement.Read More »The Power Of Positive Reinforcement