Re: lack of special interests

January 16, 2008

same here... one day he may like bubbles and we use that as a reinforcer but

then the next day he couldn't care less.

sounds a little weird but the biggest reinforcer is his self pride. when he

does something and he knows he's been working on it for a while and everything

clicks he gets the most proud expression on his face and he can glow for hours.

whether he wants it or not, we give lots of verbal praise and hugs for jobs

well done and the best thing about those is they are free and don't cause

cavities.

Iuliana Voicu wrote:

My 6-yr old son does not seem to have any special

interests. He does like doing things, such as

computer, toys, etc., but not so much so I can use

them as reinforcers (he's fine if I remove them). I

tried also to use as reinforces food or small objects

he uses for self-stimulatory activities, but with no

success. Does anybody else have this problem? Also,

how can I help him develop special interests?

Thank you,

Iuliana.

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