How It Works!
Behaviors are hard...Correcting them doesn't have to be!
It's as easy as 1...Then 2...Then 3.
Clip to Rewards was developed with simplicity in mind for both you and the child who needs to understand your expectations. Each Clip to Rewards units comes with a strategy guide to add more detailed instructions for parents on how to introduce this device/system to their child or individual they are trying to help. This page is summary of the information provided.
Clip to Rewards is a reward-based system used to incrementally improve behaviors or developmental skills by clearly showing a child what they can "earn" by completing whatever you want them to do a clear number of times (expectations). If your child is able to understand what they will get as a reward when you tell them, then you may choose to place a picture of the "behavior" that you expect from them (clipart of toilet for potty training or a "no fighting" clipart if they have difficulty keeping their hands to themselves). It is up to you based on how your child learns best.
When we say "its as easy as 1... then 2... then 3" we mean exactly that. The Clip to Rewards system allows you to change the visual "number" of expectations you have for your child to complete what they need to do to earn their reward. Initially, you set the Clip to Rewards wheel to "1" and after the child is successful, you can change the reward wheel to "2" so the child will have to complete the correct behavior 2 times before receiving their reward and later you can change/rotate the wheel to 3...4...or 5 so the child has to be more consistent over time to earn their reward.
Over time, the Clip to Reward system can be changed so that each number represents one time a child completes a behavior or skill to an entire day of behaving, to weeks or months if necessary! You can also go backwards if your child regresses. It is OK if you are having difficulty... you are not the only one. We suggest trying this system, however, if behaviors persist, it may be time to bring in reinforcements; it is ok. That is what they are there for. Occupational; Speech; and Behavioral therapists are there to help one-on-one. Reach out to a local case management service provider for community resources if need be.
