Token Boards

Start with a First/Then board to teach your child contingencies. First, put on your shoes; Then, you can go outside. When the child understands "First, I do something; Then, I get what I like" transfer to a token board. This is also used as a visual to track when a reinforcement or break will be given. A token board can be used to address behaviors and academic tasks. First, choose a token board and tokens. A token can be a smiley face with velcro, sticker, fake money, etc. Next, what will the child work for (reinforcers), when they fill up their token board what will they get when they "trade their tokens in"(backup reinforcers). Making a list of reinforcers chosen by the child will help keep your child motivated. Now the child needs to know how many tokens are needed and what the child has to do to get those tokens (exchange rate).

Example:

If the token board is on a 5 token schedule, tokens can be given for 5 math problems or staying in seat for 5 minutes working on a task (each token is 1 min). If your child needs reinforcement faster for sitting in their seat (each token 30 sec).

Tokens are received for each math problem completed.

I need 5 tokens to get playdoh.

When I get all my tokens I get to play with playdoh for 2 min.