No single approach is going to work for all children or all
problems. Here are behavior modification techniques that can be
used with simple, specific problems that do not require the more
complex, systematic ABC approach. Extinction, or "Active
Ignoring" This approach entails briefly removing all attention
from the child. It is particularly effective with children who
are whining, sulking, or pestering. As part of this technique,
parents provide appropriate alternative behavior for the child
to use; when he adopts this new behavior, he receives parental
attention again. Catch the child exhibiting good behavior, and
recognize and reward it quickly and as often as possible. The
rewards can include demonstrations of affection, words of
praise, eye contact, points, material objects, or special meals
or activities. Give the youngster specific feedback about
specific behavior: for example, "I like the way you shared your
toys with your friend." Giving rewards based on your child's
behavior is more difficult than y