Last week, we started our interview with BCBA Steve Ward on how to motivate your child. We had an extremely interesting conversation that lasted so long that I decided to break the interview into three parts. You won’t want to miss any of them. If this is the first...
Today on the podcast I’m talking with Steve Ward on how to motivate your child. Steve Ward is a long-time friend of mine. We started hanging out with each other at ABA conferences and bonded over our love of music (Steve plays piano, I play harmonica and...
Today on the podcast I’m sharing my interview with an OT – Jon Przybyl. My goal for the Just 7 Steps Podcast is to help share the value of evidence-based behavioral education with a wider, more diverse audience. Every parent of every child should know the...
A token economy is a motivation plan because it sets up contingencies that are designed to motivate and ultimately reinforce specific behavior. Does it immediately work for everyone? It would be great if it did but you have to utilize it strategically for it to really...
Token systems are important as they allow you to motivate your child without having to immediately offer cumbersome, tangible reinforcement for their good behavior. They allow you to teach your child about the world of earning and buying, and that effort equals...
What are token systems and why are they recommended by just about everyone who helps your child? Are they effective and if so, how? And why isn’t it working for you? In this three-part series, we’re covering all things token systems ABA (also called token economies)....
