How to Use Reinforcers in a Special Needs Classroom
What is a Reinforcer? A reinforcer can include anything that strengthens or increases a behavior, such as tangible rewards. In a classroom setting, for example,
What is a Reinforcer? A reinforcer can include anything that strengthens or increases a behavior, such as tangible rewards. In a classroom setting, for example,
First Then Chart First Then Charts are based on the Premack Principle which is derived from ABA therapy. It is a tried and true method
Many times mini-schedules are often forgotten about or go overlooked in our special education classrooms. Or maybe you think that daily schedules are enough! Let
What are Token Boards? Token boards are just positive reinforcement that works. They are a visual reminder to the students to see how close
Using Independent work systems in the classroom has slowly become a passion of mine. There are so many different variations of how you can set
Classroom Set up! Teaching students with autism is such a unique and rewarding profession! It is also one of those specialist positions that
20 Center Ideas for Self-Contained Setting Before you even start making a schedule for your room, you have to know what centers you want your
Setting up a schedule in a self-contained classroom is one of the hardest parts of our job. I remember my first year of teaching thinking,
Once families have a functional routine set up, you can start to encourage “homework” exploring sensory strategies as a family. Everyone has sensory needs, but
It is so hard trying to provide distance learning for our students that have extra sensory needs! Because the classroom environment and staff behaviors are