One of the biggest challenges when working with children in the autism spectrum is overcoming negative behaviors and motivating positive ones. Here you will find a variety of ideas that we have found effective for improving overall behavior with individual children or small groups.

Avoiding Arguments with a Child with Asperger Syndrome
Beat the Clock
Behavior Journal
Behavior Record
Colored Behavior Cards
Dealing With Biting
Easy Token Stick
Encouraging Positive Behavior Through Behavior Momentum
Following Multi-step Directions
Good Behavior Makes Cents! (Version 1)
Good Behavior Makes Cents! (Version 2)
Gumball Sheet
Gumball Sheet Motivator
Keeping a Behavior Record
Lining up After Recess
Motivating a Specific Behavior
Mystery Motivator
Problem Solving Board -- Home
Problem Solving Board -- School
Problem Solving Strategy Board
Red/Green Ticket
Reinforcing the Absence of a Behavior
Shopping Rules
Star Card
Stopping a Spitter
Understanding Your Child's Negative Behaviors Part 1: Creating a Behavior Journal
Understanding Your Child's Negative Behaviors Part 2: Interpreting the Behavior Journal
Understanding Your Child's Negative Behaviors Part 3: Putting the Information to Use
Using a Break Box
Using Competition to Motivate
Using Precision Commands
Using Puzzles for Transitions
Using Questions Instead of Commands
Using Reinforcers
Learning to Use Words for Conflict Resolution