This page offers Applied Behavior Analytic education on research-based interventions, parenting tips and tricks, lots of encouragement, and resources. The goal of this page is to not only disseminate what Applied Behavior Analysis can do to greatly improve lives, but to empower you in creating positive behavior change. So whether this be your own, your child, or your students, this page is meant to help you feel supported, understood, and accepted.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Following Through with Demands
Have
you heard this before?
It is not easy to follow through, however it is something that is worth the effort in the long run. Just remember, if you say one thing, and do another, most likely your child/student will catch on to the idea that they don't really have to listen to you.
Okay, we are going to talk about the Lottery for a sec. . .
So I have never played the Lottery, however I think we all know that winning does not occur every time, right? So how is it that people keep on playing when they win so seldom?
The Lottery "reward system" is based off of what is called a variable ratio schedule.
A variable ratio schedule provides unpredictable rewards. Think about it. . . let's say the slot machine provides a reward after seven plays, then ten plays, then five plays, then six plays. That makes a player a little wary of just quitting because of the thought, "the next one could be it!"
Okay, so back to following through. If you do not follow through, even if it isn't very often that you do not, it still "reinforces", or in Lottery terms, "rewards" the child. Think of your child thinking, "maybe I can get away with it this time!"
Another tip on following through. . .
Try not to verbally repeat yourself. Prompt using a gesture, such as pointing to the table that needs to be wiped, or another cue such as handing over a wet wash cloth, and prompting desired behavior.
I will post more on prompting in the future. It is very useful to know how to effectively prompt for both teaching skills, and reducing dependency :-)
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Joyful Parenting
"The Lord your God is in your midst,
A victorious warrior.
He will exult over you with joy,
He will be quiet in His love,
He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy."
Zephaniah 3:17
We are not perfect. Neither are our children. Our circumstances and our children's actions do not have to change the joy we have in them- in the blessing it is to be a parent. God rejoices over his imperfect children with shouts of joy, we can strive to show our joy to our children by praying, encouraging, counting our many blessings, being positive and focusing on that- it does make a huge difference! Parenting with a joyful attitude certainly has some amazing consequences
A victorious warrior.
He will exult over you with joy,
He will be quiet in His love,
He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy."
Zephaniah 3:17
We are not perfect. Neither are our children. Our circumstances and our children's actions do not have to change the joy we have in them- in the blessing it is to be a parent. God rejoices over his imperfect children with shouts of joy, we can strive to show our joy to our children by praying, encouraging, counting our many blessings, being positive and focusing on that- it does make a huge difference! Parenting with a joyful attitude certainly has some amazing consequences
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