Differential reinforcement

Differential reinforcement

Differential reinforcement is also another aspect that helps in the process of challenging the expectations of the kids with ASD. It involves isolating the behaviors that are good and bad. As a result, reinforcement is only applied to the conduct that the teacher wants or wishes to increase in the long run (Autism Programs, 2017). The evidence-based practice emphasizes the underlying intended conduct alone. There is discontinuation in the reinforcement of other behaviors that are considered inappropriate in the learning process. The approach aims at minimizing the intruding behaviors that might affect the learning process of the child. Differential reinforcement is primarily based on the fact that human beings tend to abandon the behaviors that are not reinforced. At the same time, adopt the ones that are characterized by rewards and recognition.