First, make sure you recognize the difference between reinforcement and punishment. To increase the desired behavior, reinforcement must be used. Punishment is used to decrease unwanted behavior. Second, when an adult begins to use positive reinforcement and ignore inappropriate behavior, some students may begin to exhibit behavior that worsens. This abnormal behavior is called “extinction burst.” The student acts in order to generate the reinforcement that he uses to obtain from the adult. Third, teachers and adults must use positive reinforcements that are quickly and easily accessible. Sometimes food isn't accessible and isn't appropriate, so positive phrases work well. Finally, inappropriate behavior should always be ignored unless it is