Rewards-

Rewards are often central to effective home interventions. As possible incentives that children can earn for appropriate home performance or conduct, these reinforcers (or rewards) often serve as the motivational engine that drives successful interventions. Reward systems are usually most powerful when a child can select from a range of reward choices (reward menu). Offering children a menu of possible rewards is effective because it both gives children a meaningful choice of reinforcers and reduces the likelihood that the child will eventually tire of any specific reward.
However, some children (e.g., those with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) may lose interest in specific reward choices more quickly than do their typical peers. Parents will want to regularly update and refresh reward menus for such children to ensure these reinforcers retain their power to positively shape those child's behaviors.

I allow my son to choose the reward for the week- if I think that is not an agreeable one he chooses another- this reward or this reward works great - good behavior choices earn the reward- he has to earn so many points to purchase the reward for a fun Sunday- will write about point sheets for home use in the next blog I write.

reward info was adapted for home use by Pasco County School