Reinforcement

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Reinforcement (R+)

Reinforcement (R+) is a foundational practice that is used with other evidence-based practices. Reinforcement describes the relationship between learner behavior and a consequence that follows the behavior. This relationship is reinforcing only if the consequence increases the likelihood the learner will perform the skill or behavior in the future. 

What Will I Learn?

The AFIRM model guides the learner through four lessons to facilitate:

  • Learning basic knowledge about reinforcement (R+).
  • Applying R+ in activity based scenarios that promote real-world application.

The R+ module will take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to complete. However, the module is broken into individual lessons to help guide your learning:

Lesson Time to Complete
A Case for R+ 10 minutes
Lesson 1: Basics of R+ 25 minutes
Lesson 2: Planning for R+ 40 minutes
Lesson 3: Using R+ 40 minutes
Lesson 4: Monitoring R+ 30 minutes
Applying R+ 10 minutes
Suggested citation:
Sam, A., & AFIRM Team. (2015). Reinforcement. Chapel Hill, NC: National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder, FPG Child Development Center, University of North Carolina. Retrieved from http://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/reinforcement

Professional Standards


Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards that apply to all 27 evidence-based practices (PDF document, 2 pages)

CEC standards that apply specifically to the reinforcement (R+) module (PDF document, 2 pages)

 

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