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Shaping New Behaviors

Wendy Zeballos, Ed.D., BCBA-D

Common Problems Parents Face

M y c h i l d d o e s n o t h a v e t h e s k i l l s t o p e r f o r m a s p e c i f i c t a s k . M y c h i l d h a s t h e s k i l l , b u t h e d o e s n o t p e r f o r m t h e t a s k . M y c h i l d c a n n o t t o l e r a t e c e r t a i n e l e m e n t s o f t h e t a s k

(e.g. visit to the dentist). M y c h i l d w i l l n o t f o l l o w d i r e c t i o n s .

Key Concept Of Shaping Behavior

Reinforcement

What is it? What exactly does it do? How often does it occur? How do we present it? Why is it so IMPORTANT?

Why We Should Use Positive Reinforcement

S i m p l e t o l e a r n a n d u s e H e l p s y o u r c h i l d f e e l g o o d a b o u t h i m o r h e r s e l f B u i l d s a p o s i t i v e r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n y o u a n d y o u r c h i l d C r e a t e s a p o s i t i v e e n v i r o n m e n t

Behavioral Teaching Strategies

Cycle of Instruction

Instruction Response

Consequence

Reinforce as quickly as possible to strengthen the desired behavior

Example

Instruction: Stand Up

Response: Child Stands Up

Consequence: Take a break

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