Reinforcement: What is it? Why is it Important and How to Use It?

Course Description

This course teaches what reinforcement is and why reinforcement is key to increasing behaviour and teaching new skills. It also highlights that reinforcers are individualized and can change. Using this knowledge, the course shows us how to identify your child’s reinforcers, maintain control over them, and use them to teach and maintain new skills.

Understanding Reinforcement

Reinforcement is a fundamental concept in behaviour analysis, crucial for teaching children new skills and increasing desired behaviours. This course will explain what reinforcement is and why it is so important in the learning process.

The Importance of Reinforcement

Many children engage in unwanted behaviours and struggle to learn new skills. Reinforcement, when used correctly, can help address these challenges by promoting positive behaviours and reducing unwanted ones.

Types of Reinforcement

This presentation provides common examples of how Positive Reinforcement and Negative Reinforcement can be used to increase new and appropriate behaviours. Understanding the differences between these types of reinforcement is key to effectively applying them.

Identifying and Using Reinforcers

Reinforcers are individualized and can change over time. This course will teach you how to identify potential reinforcers for your child and how to use them effectively. You will learn to maintain control over reinforcers and establish contingencies to promote desired behaviours.

Course Objectives

This workshop aims to provide parents and caregivers with practical tools to use reinforcement effectively in teaching and behaviour management.

Participants will:

• Describe reinforcement
• Explain why reinforcement is important
• Understand what Negative and Positive Reinforcement are and the differences between them
• Describe 2-3 common examples of Negative and Positive Reinforcement
• Learn how to use Negative and Positive Reinforcement to increase behaviour

Why Choose This Course?

• Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced professionals who understand the principles of reinforcement
• Practical Application: Gain skills you can immediately implement with your child
• Individualized Approach: Learn to identify and use reinforcers tailored to your child's needs
• Comprehensive Strategies: Explore various methods of Positive and Negative Reinforcement to promote desired behaviours
• Behaviour Management: Understand how to use differential reinforcement and establish contingencies to decrease unwanted behaviours