Differential Reinforcement (DR)
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Observation 1 2 3 4
Before you Date
start: Observer’s Initials
Step 1: Planning
Have you… 1.1 Conduct a functional behavior assessment
1.2 Select a differential reinforcement strategy: DRO, DRL, DRI, or DRA
□ Identified the
behavior? Select an incompatible behavior (DRI) or alternative behavior (DRA),
if applicable
□ Collected
1.3 Collect baseline data
baseline data
through direct
1.4 Identify reinforcers
observation?
1.5 Determine schedule of reinforcement
□ Established a
goal or outcome 1.6 Prepare materials
that clearly states
when the Step 2: Using
behavior will
occur, what the 2.1 Meet with the learner
target skill is,
and how the 2.2 Follow reinforcement schedule
team will know
when the skill is 2.3 Generalize DR ( DRO, DRL, DRI, or DRA) strategy to other settings and
mastered. times
Step 3: Monitoring
If the answer to
any of these is
3.1 Collect and analyze data
“no”, refer to the
“Selecting EBPs”
3.2 Adjust reinforcement schedule based on performance criteria
section on the
website.
3.3 Determine next steps based on learner progress
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