Step 3.3 Use data to adjust reinforcement strategies if the skill or behavior is not increasing

Data collection and review provides visual evidence of the effectiveness of the reinforcement strategy being used. If the skill or behavior is not increasing, the EI team and family must try to identify the reason why.

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Questions that can help identify the reason why the target skill or behavior is not increasing:

 

  • Is the skill or behavior well defined? Is it measurable and observable?
  • Are the reinforcers motivating to the toddler?
  • Are there too few different reinforcers? Are there too many?
  • Is everyone using the reinforcers consistently?
  • Are the reinforcers provided at a level necessary to maintain behavior? Should they be provided continuously?