Originally Posted by ElizabethN
Originally Posted by SaturnFan
Obviously this only applies for selective mutism, if your DD is not talking for a different reason this will likely not be the best plan of action. I hope she's feeling better soon smile


Actually, I cannot imagine a reason for these behaviors where bribes, punishments, or shaming would be more effective than support and understanding.

In my experience these things don't work for anything exceot very short term goals when the child is not really struggling/resisting. Put your shoes on and you can have x may work or it may end up with the shoes and x being thrown out the window. I guess behavoir charts work for some kids but not generally the ones we have.