Instruction focusing on learners discriminating between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors, accurately monitoring and recording their own behaviors, and rewarding themselves for behaving appropriately. SI
Self-management systematizes self-regulation strategies for learners with ASD in order for learners with ASD to learn the rules and norms needed to act appropriately in a given situation. Self-regulation strategies can include self-monitoring, self-reflection, and adapting to a given context. Self-management is both a tool to teach other skills/behaviors and an important skill in itself.
Discriminate between appropriate and inappropriate behavior,
To accurately monitor and record their own behaviors, and
To reward themselves for appropriate behavior or use of skill.