DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDERN 4

Developmental assessment of Young children 4 (1+3)

Lesson 11:Assessment of Infants & Toddlers

Reinforcement procedures

By using judicious use of positive reinforcement the examiner can influence the child’s behavior. Positive reinforcement is the presentation of a stimuli after a behavior that increases the likelihood of the behavior being performed again. The positive reinforcement includes

• Opportunity to engage in preferred activity
• Use of edible rewards