Reinforcement That Actually Works: Beyond Sticker Charts
If sticker charts and Skittles aren't moving the needle for your child, you're not failing — you're using reinforcers that aren't actually reinforcing. The science of reinforcement is much more nuanced than "give them what they want when they're good." Here's what actually works.
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