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Token System

A Token System (also called a “Token Reinforcement System” or a “Token Economy”) is used to increase appropriate behavior and learning via visual aids. Tokens, or rewards, are the reinforcers that the child earns and that are then exchanged for a larger reward based on the child’s success.

This system helps to structure the breaking down of skills into smaller, more manageable steps. They also assist in gaining instructional control ann teach self-monitoring skills and delayed gratification. The Token System can be adjusted over time as the child’s skills develop and can be utilized less frequently.

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Simple subtraction

In this lesson, Simple subtraction, your child learns how to subtract one quantity from another using both tangible objects and written numerals.

Learning simple subtraction will help to develop the foundation for more advanced math functions and teaches the skill necessary for handling money and organizing budgets. The skills learned in this lesson can be reinforced in many ways throughout your child’s day.

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Pre-math skills

Counting: Rote and terminal

This lesson, Counting: Rote and terminal, teaches your child how to count out loud — usually vocally — in a correct sequence using both a determined end point (“terminal”), as well as an undetermined end point (“rote”).

The basis skill of counting is the foundation for more advanced math skills and is a prerequisite for:

1:1 Correspondence: Counting objects

Number sequencing

More than/Less than

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Pre-math skills

1:1 Correspondence: Counting objects

This lesson, 1:1 Correspondence: Counting objects, teaches your child the relationship between counting and what is actually being counted. It’s important for your child to understand how to choose specific quantities by counting. This concept can be reinforced during daily activities such as counting fruit, helping with the grocery store list, keeping track of scores during a game, or handing out snacks and making sure everyone gets equal portions.

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Pre-math skills

Number ID

In this lesson, Number Identification, Visual recognition and naming of numerals. Requiring the child to identify numbers encourages focused attention to the unique form of each number.

Learning to visualize and name numerals is an important pre-math skill and should be mastered prior to learning basic addition and subtraction. Once your child has master basic number ID using black and white flash cards, you can introduce variations such as colored, pattered, or textured flash cards. Additional learning can be mastered by identifying numbers in video game play and with common household items (e.g., clocks, microwaves, or calendars).

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Classroom readiness

Basic writing (Writing/Art Skills)

This lesson, Basic writing (Writing/Art Skills), teaches your child the fundamentals of written communication — how to use a pen or pencil and how to write letters, numbers, and eventually words. These skills are an important first step in their future academic success.

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Pre-math skills

Number to quantity match

This lesson, Number to quantity match, teaches the child the meaning of numerals, and helps them connect the concept of numbers with the concept of quantity. These skills are important as they’re a building block for additional skills and helps to increase independence.

After the lesson is masters, you can extend the teachings through playing cards and other games, shopping, and making lists.

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Math skills

More than/Less than (Basic)

More than/Less than (Basic) teaches your child to compare quantities and determine which number or collection of things is more than, less than, or equal to the other. The skills taught in this lesson help improve your child’s ability to compare quantities and numerals which is a foundational math skill.

Once the lesson has been mastered, look for daily situations to help reinforce what has been learned. For instance, you could try balancing games like “Who Spilled the Beans” or exercises in fairness which you ask your child to make things equal.

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Data sheet

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Math skills

Simple addition

In Simple addition, the lesson teaches how to add two quantities and conclude the sum. The teaching methods utilize both tangible objects (e.g., blocks counting bears, marbles) that the child can physically manipulate as well as written numerals.

Activities like adding prices at the grocery store or keeping score during a game are a great way to generalize simple addition. And understanding addition is the fountain to learning skills like handling money and more advanced math skills.

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Learning skills, Visual performance skills

Puzzles

In this lesson, Puzzles, your child will learn how to complete a variety of puzzles. Since a puzzle piece will only fit into one space, your child will learn primarily through “trial and error” at first before developing a “look and locate” approach.

Completing puzzles are an excellent way to develop strong visual skills. And, it also enhances fine motor skills which can be generalized into independent, as well as interactive, play.

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05/26/2016/by FPAdmin Autism

Token System

Simple subtraction

Counting: Rote and terminal

1:1 Correspondence: Counting objects

Number ID

Basic writing (Writing/Art Skills)

Number to quantity match

More than/Less than (Basic)

Simple addition

Puzzles

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