Who we become as an adult has a lot to do with the contingencies we come in contact with throughout our lives. Over time the need for a tangible reward and even praise subside as the self gratification takes over as the reinforcer; essentially becoming the inferred internal mechanism that is rewarding the behavior.
For an individual with Autism, many of these environmental contingencies are not experienced naturally. It takes repeated exposure and consistent delivery of more tangible reinforcers to strengthen behaviors, that are then faded to social and more natural reinforcers over time. The idea of emitting a behavior out of conscience or learning to learn is not a short discussion.
What we can say is that teaching behaviors that promote improvement in other non-targeted behaviors is likely to lead to a greater contact of reinforcement contingencies in the natural environment.
In a post earlier this week on our Facebook page we discussed the differences between reinforcement and bribery, as follows: In short, reinforcement is delivered AFTER the behavior occurs. Pick an appropriate behavior to reinforce: Pick something that you can reliably get your child to do. Start easy and work your way up to more complicated tasks. You can start with something easy like picking up one toy instead of all their toys. The easier it is, the more likely they are to do it, if you start with something that takes too long or is too difficult you are more likely to see tantrums or other problem behavior.
Watch for the warning signs: Look for signs that a tantrum or meltdown may occur, and get your child to engage in some kind of communication or being calm so you can give them access to what they want.
You are more than welcome to prompt them to do or say something and reinforce that appropriate communication. Wait for something you can reinforce: It can be something as simple as waiting for them to calm down. Would you like to learn more?
Also, the Behavior TLC Day Program focuses on acquiring new skills, maintaining existing skills and decreasing unwanted behaviors through positive reinforcement. References — Cooper, J. Basic Concepts. Applied Behavior Analysis 2nd ed. Nicky only gets the reward if he successfully completes the task; if he cries and yells in the produce aisle, no treat for him. You agree to take him at noon providing he promises to eat all his Brussels sprouts at dinner.
After an afternoon of fun, he completely forgets his vow and, like always, is tight-lipped with the Brussels sprouts.
Bribes can also occur WHEN a problem action or behaviour is taking place, such as Nancy having a tantrum at the mall. Difference 2: Outcome Reinforcement increases the future likelihood of a behaviour or skill.
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