Homework HelpRichard Jones MS, LBA, BCBAGreat Neck SEPTA, October 7, 2015

Homework Can Be….

Homework is just like going to sleep?

First step toward homework nirvana!

Model Appropriate Behavior

Model Appropriate Behavior

Sometimes I can get away!

What odds are you creating?

Sometimes I can get FAR away!

Time Out

Just give them ice cream while you’re at

it!

High Intensity Attention (Social Disapproval?)

When Yelling is the Reward

Control the Delivery

Compliance is a Skill to Build

Withholding may be the best Punisher

Better Than Punishing

Things to Take Away

1. SHOW kids what is important by making space and time for Homework

2. IF è Then…If you do your homework then you can…..3. Build compliance skills throughout the day4. Withhold competing reinforcers5. Scale demands and gradually increase expectations6. Control the delivery of high intensity attention7. Control the delivery of all privileges8. Do not pair homework with the removal of their favorite thing.9. Never use time out during homework!10. Maintain the demand until they comply & block all forms of

reinforcement until they comply (including arguing with you).11. Stay Calm!