EasyChild
© 2004 Encourage Software
Designed for parents of ADD/ADHD children as an alternative to medication, this software system provides customizable templates for creating a behavior modification or management system. In less than one hour, a family can customize the system by specifying the positive behaviors they would like to encourage and the negative behaviors they wish to eliminate, as well as a fair set of rules for the entire family to follow. A weekly Point Sheet and a Privilege Level Chart are also determined in the setup phase of this program. Each behavior is assigned a point value based on its importance. By tracking and tallying points over the course of a week, the child earns a Privilege Level. This week's Points determine next week's Privilege Level, rewarding the child with the privileges they have earned. The Point Sheet is then printed out and posted in a central place so that it's easy for parents to record and subtract points as they see behavior occuring. Once per week, data from the Point Sheet is entered into the computer, the week's Privilege Level is determined, and a new worksheet is printed for the next week. The software will also automatically compute an allowance based on the points earned. We found the software straightforward and easy to use. You could create this from scratch yourself, but this canned product, with its complete customizability will surely safe you time. A basic version sells for $29.95, standard and deluxe version (with more features), are sold at $59.95 and $99.95, respectively. A free 30 trial is available at www.easychild.com. Note that a professional version is available for school use.
$29.96, Win XP
Teaches: utility for implementing a behavior modification system in the home