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The Self & Match System for children of all ages
The Self & Match System is a self-monitoring and motivational system firmly grounded in principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This behavioral intervention encourages a collaborative approach to promoting systematic behavioral success for children and young adults using self-monitoring with a match component. Self & Match has been implemented internationally across a variety of settings including: special and general education; home; camp; clinic; public, private, and parochial schools; post-secondary education; and sports programs.Self & Match can be incorporated into individualized behavior systems, class-wide, and school-wide management procedures as a part of SWPBIS (School-wide Positive Behavior Supports & Interventions). Systematic planning before beginning an intervention makes a world of difference and is a fundamental element of the Self & Match system. Each system is individually developed using a comprehensive considerations guide that is included within the Self & Match manual. Self & Match is an inexpensive, data-based, & interactive intervention.
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Self & Match System is a self-monitoring intervention and motivational system.
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Four Fundamentals of The Self & Match System
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#1) SYSTEMATIC PLANNING BEFORE BEGINNING AN INTERVENTION MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE.
The Self & Match system incorporates a thorough Considerations Guide to implement PRIOR to beginning the intervention.
#2) NO ONE IS PERFECT (NOT EVEN YOU)
We often advocate setting a student’s criteria for reward at 80-85% (sometimes even lower). No one is perfect, no one should need 100% to access a reward, no one has a 100% day (not even your best student).
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#3) LINKING FUNCTION OF BEHAVIOR TO REWARD OPTIONS LEADS TO HIGHER RATE OF SUCCESS
Self & Match strongly urges the users of this (and other) interventions to link rewards to the student’s behavioral function(s).
#4) INTERVENTIONS CHANGE AS A STUDENT CHANGES
We highly suggest reviewing the data on a frequent basis to determine whether any phase changes are necessary. A great thing about this system is that it will change and advance with the student.
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The Self & Match Manual: Foreword by Saul Axelrod
Dr. Saul Axelrod has been a key figure in the behavior analytic community. He has over 40 years of teaching and research. We are overjoyed to have him write the forward for our newest edition of The Self & Match System: Systematic Use of Self-Monitoring as a Behavioral Intervention.
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Student Benefits of
The Self & Match System
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Teacher Benefits of
The Self & Match System
- A Step-by-Step Guide to using the Self & Match Manual
STEP 1 – Assemble a team of individuals that know the target student. This team could include the target student, parents, Special Education teachers, General Education teachers, para-professionals/Instructional Assistants, related service personnel, School Psychologists, Behavior Specialist/Analyst, administrators, a private consultant and/or therapist independent of the school system, etc.
STEP 2 – If possible, attend Self & Match training(s). A training schedule can be found at www.selfandmatch.com
STEP 3 – Collect baseline data to determine target areas of need. (Always check with your state’s laws and school’s guidelines on completing a “Permission to Evaluate” form before collecting any type of data on a student).
STEP 4 – As a team, complete the Considerations Prior to Implementation Guide.
STEP 5 – Use the sample forms that are listed in this manual as a guide. These sample forms are examples of the hundreds of individualized forms that have been created. They can likely be a “launching point” for you, but based on your individual needs, they may also look very different.
STEP 6 – Reference the “Supplemental Materials” section for additional data collection tools, progress monitoring sheets, letters to parents, reward ideas, etc.
STEP 7 – Develop the Self & Match forms.
STEP 8 – Share the Self & Match forms with all members on your team for approval.
STEP 9 – Acquire/assemble all necessary materials and reinforcers for implementation of the system.
STEP 10 – Develop a plan on who and how the system will be introduced to the student.
STEP 11 – Implement the Self & Match system.
STEP 12 – Assess the data and make changes when appropriate.
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