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As many parents and teachers know, people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can be difficult to motivate, especially when asked to learn something new. Finding the right incentives to support learning is one of the crucial first steps in teaching them new skills. Written by two autism specialists with nearly 50 years combined experience, 'Incentives for Change' explores systems for determining what incentives children and adults with ASD will find rewarding, and ways to use motivation as a tool to affect their learning and behaviour. This easy-to-follow guide explains a variety of motivational methods and systems, including how Identify potential incentives; Transition from concrete to intangible incentives; Use reinforcements or rewards to increase motivation; Teach a child to express what he wants; Understand 'establishing operation' and other concepts that affect motivation; Motivate children with ASD to make choices; Implement token systems to enable children to delay reinforcement; Encourage independence and self-management skills. What skills and behaviours can be taught using the motivational techniques presented in this book? Parents and teachers will find methods for te

Who reads Incentives for Change : Motivating People with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Learn and Gain Independence?

Author

Delmolino, Lara, Harris, Sandra L., Ph.D.

Publisher

Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9781890627607

Category

education

Subjects

Medical, Education, Psychology

Rating

4 / 5 (1 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14