What is reinforcement and how does it change behaviour?

Reinforcement is a consequence following a behaviour that will increase the future likelihood of that behaviour occurring again.

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Providing Choices

Providing choice is a behaviour strategy that can lead to positive outcomes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder or intellectual disabilities including. This guide provides tips and resources for using choice as a strategy to adapt behaviour.

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First Then Strategies

First Then strategies are helpful in setting expectations for your child by showing them what they first need to do in order to gain access to a desired item or activity.

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Using Token Boards in a Token Economy

Token boards can be used in a number of ways to teach people on the autism spectrum new behaviours or help decrease problem behaviours using symbols to reinforce positive actions.

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