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Higgins, James William; Williams, Randy Lee; McLaughlin, T. F. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2001
This study evaluated use of a token reinforcement program to reduce three inappropriate behaviors of an elementary student with learning disabilities. Results indicated that awarding tokens for the absence of the target behaviors was effective. Practical aspects of the token program, as well as difficulties of employing data collection in an…
Descriptors: Action Research, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Elementary Education

Adair, James G.; Schneider, Jack L. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
A point system was developed to reinforce appropriate study habits and behaviors of secondary students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. The system functioned as a bank, with students depositing their points and earning weekly interest on points saved. Students could also use points to conduct financial transactions at the…
Descriptors: Banking, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems