Shaping

Shaping is procedure that is used to teach new behavior by reinforcing successive approximations (Each step of a skill is broken down into small, achievable steps). The approximations are reinforced using differential reinforcement (selectively reinforcing more accurate behaviors while withholding reinforcement for less accurate behaviors).

preview image of 2. Shaping Brief 10.25.pdf for Shaping

Details

Type

Brief / Fact Sheet / Tip Sheet, Classroom Support Materials, Tools / Forms

Audience

Related Services / Support Staff, Family / Community, Educators, Administrators

Age

All Ages

Provider

TASN Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS)

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