Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed)

Dr. Olive Healy:

Positive reinforcement is such a vital component of the strategies. How you use positive reinforcement is very varied per different individuals but it is a powerful mechanism in teaching and learning. There are lots of other behavioural strategies that are very effective as well that can be embedded. It is very personalised and individualised.