Originally Posted by Zen Scanner
Sounds like you are getting there. And if you are working directly on values, then I'd think any "system" that works on artificial consequences can undermine the core values you really want to impart.

That depends on what you define as "artificial," and on the kid.

Our DS, who has autism, could parrot back the values we wanted, but could not control his impulses according to them. A "system" was a really important tool for us to keep his attention on what we wanted from him, and make it worth it to him to comply. Over time, this can yield tremendous and positive behavior change.

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