Developing Communication Skills Introduction Communication is one of the core areas of difficulty for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We often think of speech as the main form of communication. Communication, however, involves much more than simply talking. A …
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Reinforcement provides external motivation when a child is learning a new skill or working hard at managing their behaviour. An event that follows behaviour and increases the probability of that behaviour occurring again is a reinforcer. Types of Reinforcement Social …
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A workshop focusing on special interests areas
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A workshop focusing on issues in the classroom for someone with asperger’s
In this workshop we will explore activities and interactions to help motivate your child to learn. Reinforcement is used to build self-esteem and independence. Before the session starts Materials Required: Icebreaker Handout #1 (Task / Rewards) Handout #2 (Case Studies) …
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You may remember the saying, “Rules are meant to be broken.” Although we all break rules from time to time, most people realize that rules are meant to protect us. For example, if we ignored the “rules of the road”, …
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What do the terms mean? Any skill can be thought of as a chain of small steps. These small steps are identified by completing a Task Analysis. Each step, or link in the chain, serves as a cue to do …
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Token systems are part of our everyday lives. One example is how we work for money which has no value until we later use it to buy items or activities that are valuable to us. Just like we are motivated …
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As a parent, teacher or early childhood professional, you may ask yourself, “What motivates my child?” or “What can I do to build my child’s self-esteem and increase their independence?” The answer is REINFORCEMENT!!! What is Reinforcement? It is a …
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Setting the stage for learning and teaching new skills to help children reach a goal or be more independent in a task may seem challenging, however thinking in small steps and short-term can help. Let’s take a look at how …
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