Differential Reinforcement DR

The rationale for differential reinforcement is that by (a) reinforcing the nonoccurrence or decreased occurrence
of interfering behaviours or (b) reinforcing behaviours that are more functional or incompatible with the interfering behaviour, then interfering behaviours will decrease.

​DR is an evidence-based practice for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder from 3-22 years old that can be implemented in multiple settings
✓ It can be used by teachers and team members (paraprofessionals, speech pathologists, parents) in school, community, and home environments

✓ Why Use?

• Differential reinforcement decreases interfering or challenging behaviours
• Differential reinforcement reinforcers learners for not engaging in the interfering behaviour (DRO), spending less time engaged in the interfering behaviour (DRL), and/or spending time engaged in more appropriate behaviour choices (DRA/DRI)

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✓  Outcomes

• The evidence – base for differential reinforcement supports the use of this practice to address the following skills: Social, Communication, Behaviour, Joint Attention, Motor, Play, School Readiness, Academic, Adaptive skills

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Who is this training for
✓ For families of children and adults affected with ASD, Speech Delay, related conditions and awaiting the assessment
✓ For teachers from pre-school, primary and post-primary school who work with children and adults with special educational needs
✓ For special needs assistants
✓ For all involved in the care and support of children and adults with ASD and related conditions.

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