When one child's behavior continually interferes with the group or the teacher, it is wise to remove the trouble maker from the group by having her go to a safe place. It should be made clear that the child is being asked to leave because her behavior does not fit in with the rest of the group. The first step is to observe the child and find out what acts as a reinforcer and use it as a logical consequence to desired behavior. When a child or teen enjoys an activity and performs it frequently, a person may make this high frequency behavior, contingent on performing a low frequency behavior. Token Economy Token economy is when a child or teen receives some type of token for performing desired behavior.
Stars placed on a board or an allowance from parents are common examples.
When a child misbehaves, overcorrection can sometimes be used. The adult should be careful not to go to extremes in the overcorrection. A natural consequence is a natural event that happens when we go against the natural order of events that exist in life. Logical A logical consequence is a violation of the social order.