  Positive Reinforcement For Parents  May 7, 2010 The Times
Observer   Positive reinforcement can be used to improve a
child's adherence to everyday tasks.  This is done with positive
reinforcers.  Any type of reward of incentive that is effective
in increasing the desired behavior can be a positive
reinforcer.  Think about putting extra thread through a button
hole or on a hem, to be sure it will stay.  This is what we can
do with behavior.  What you are doing is really giving
prevention attention to encourage the behavior you like to
continue.  Some examples of positive reinforcers are: Giving the
child increased attention; providing compliments or recognition
specific to the behavior; physical praise like hugs or high
fives.  Some additional examples for teachers are:  Extra time
on an activity; designation as helper; notes to parents and/or
on the board; extra credit.  Sometimes behavior charts are used
and stickers, stars, tickets or token may be the reinforcer. 
Rewards that are tangible (material or ta