Beyond the Behavior Plan: Reinforcement Systems

Reinforcement systems are specific supports put in place that provide the learner with feedback that increases their likelihood and “buy in” for engaging with a specific contingency.  This could be an activity, a location, an item or a person.

Systems let us know there is a specific strategy to the frequency (how often) and duration (how long) that the reinforcement is available or provided.  The system also lets us know there is a specific reinforcer made available (this can be tangible (item), physical (hug/high five), verbal (praise), etc.)