Reward Plan:
A reward plan reinforces desired behaviors. The specific plan for each behavior and reward should be written with the family and team. Depending on the behavior plan, rewards can be given for task approximation and completion during teaching sessions and natural environment training. A plan can also be put in place for rewarding good behavior. The student may earn desired activities, objects, food or drink for specific behavior objectives (e.g., piece of candy, 10 minutes of riding on toy outside for “good quite mouth” or standing up while completing dressing tasks). The student should clearly know what he/she must do to earn the rewards (e.g., good quiet mouth while dressing-no screaming or yelling). The plan should include a visual chart to track his/her behaviors and rewards.
A reward plan reinforces desired behaviors. The specific plan for each behavior and reward should be written with the family and team. Depending on the behavior plan, rewards can be given for task approximation and completion during teaching sessions and natural environment training. A plan can also be put in place for rewarding good behavior. The student may earn desired activities, objects, food or drink for specific behavior objectives (e.g., piece of candy, 10 minutes of riding on toy outside for “good quite mouth” or standing up while completing dressing tasks). The student should clearly know what he/she must do to earn the rewards (e.g., good quiet mouth while dressing-no screaming or yelling). The plan should include a visual chart to track his/her behaviors and rewards.