{"id":50753,"date":"2026-04-08T12:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/?post_type=download&#038;p=50753"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:15:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:15:22","slug":"session-328-inside-jaba-26-conditioning-books-as-reinforcers-how-to-increase-reading-engagement-in-young-children","status":"publish","type":"download","link":"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/downloads\/session-328-inside-jaba-26-conditioning-books-as-reinforcers-how-to-increase-reading-engagement-in-young-children","title":{"rendered":"Session 328: Inside JABA 26, Conditioning Books as Reinforcers: How to Increase Reading Engagement in Young Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen on: <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/conditioning-books-as-reinforcers-how-to-increase-reading\/id1086413253?i=1000758923806\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/7uijGhJ0xvXEdXLauFiX3i?si=C8ytFLNPT2GaPGr7l9eZtw\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_zuIuHfZxBU?si=TgsAgdOAyJegxAx6\">YouTube<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Instructors: Dr. Kate Loomis, Dr. Daniel Fienup, and Lilian Morales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Location: Asynchronous Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">ACE Learning CEs: 1.0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">ACE Provider: Behavioral Observations, OP-23-10227<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">ACE Organizational Coordinator: Matthew J. Cicoria, MS, BCBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Episode Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In this episode, I'm joined by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Daniel-Fienup\/research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Daniel Fienup<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tc.columbia.edu\/faculty\/klc2169\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Kate Loomis<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Lilian-Morales-7\">Lilian Morales, MA, BCBA, LBA<\/a> to discuss their recent paper in JABA, <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/jaba.70051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Turning the Page: Increasing children's preference for looking at and engaging with books<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In this episode, we explore how books can function as powerful reinforcers for young children, especially in early learning and ABA contexts. We discuss how to identify when books are actually reinforcing, how to condition books as reinforcers if they\u2019re not already, and practical strategies for incorporating them into teaching and behavior support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Topics Covered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Makes Something a Reinforcer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Reinforcers are defined by their effect on behavior\u2014not by intention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A book is only a reinforcer if it increases the likelihood of a behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Preference \u2260 reinforcement (must test it)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Are Books Naturally Reinforcing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">For some children: yes (especially those with strong interest in stories, visuals, or routines)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">For others: books may be neutral or even aversive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Depends on learning history and prior pairing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Conditioning Books as Reinforcers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Pair books with already-established reinforcers (e.g., attention, snacks, praise)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Make reading interactive and engaging (voices, movement, pointing, questions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Start with short durations and build up tolerance\/enjoyment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Follow the child\u2019s lead (let them turn pages, choose books, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Embedding Books into Teaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Use books as part of discrete trial or natural environment teaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Reinforce responses with brief access to a favorite book<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Incorporate targets into reading (labeling, WH questions, listener responding)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Use repeated readings to build fluency and predictability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Expanding Reinforcer Repertoires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Why it matters: reduces reliance on edibles or screens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Books are portable, social, and developmentally beneficial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Helps build early literacy and joint attention skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Common Mistakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Assuming all kids like books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Using books too long as a reinforcer (loses value)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Not rotating or updating book options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ignoring signs of disengagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Practical Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Keep a small \u201chigh-value\u201d book rotation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Use novelty strategically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Observe what aspects the child enjoys (pictures, repetition, sensory elements)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Track what actually increases responding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Books can absolutely function as reinforcers\u2014but only if conditioned or preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Pairing and engagement are key to building their value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Using books as reinforcers supports both behavior change and language development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/fulltext\/2014-52010-002.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tsai and Greer (2006)<\/a>. Conditioned Observation of Books and Accelerated Acquisition of Textual Responding by Preschool Children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Teachers College <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tc.columbia.edu\/health-studies-applied-educational-psychology\/applied-behavior-analysis\/degrees--requirements\/applied-behavior-analysis-ma-dual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MA in ABA<\/a> program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Teachers College <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tc.columbia.edu\/health-studies-applied-educational-psychology\/applied-behavior-analysis\/degrees--requirements\/applied-behavior-analysis-phd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ph.D. in ABA<\/a> program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/jaba.1061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanazawa et al. (2024)<\/a>. A comparison of parental attention and preferred items during tummy time: A consecutive controlled case series evaluation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">D. Ross &amp; R. Douglas Greer (Eds.). (2025). <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bXT0ha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When Text Speaks: Learning to Read and Reading to Learn. Sloan Publishing<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/fredskellerschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fred S. Keller School<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Comprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to Schooling (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabasschools.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CABAS<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relevant Figures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FIg-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FIg-2-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FIg-2-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FIg-2-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FIg-2-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FIg-2-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FIg-2.png 1594w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fig-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fig-3-940x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fig-3-940x1024.png 940w, https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fig-3-275x300.png 275w, https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fig-3-768x836.png 768w, https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fig-3.png 944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Event details: Episode Summary In this episode, I&#8217;m joined by Dr. Daniel Fienup, Dr. Kate Loomis, and Lilian Morales, MA, BCBA, LBA to discuss their recent paper in JABA, Turning the Page: Increasing children&#8217;s preference for looking at and engaging with books. 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