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Mr. Abdussalaam from Ridgewood, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Edible Reinforcers for Students With Autism

Help me give my students edible reinforcers.

  • 10 donors
  • $253 goal

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The project "Edible Reinforcers for Students with Autism" aims to provide a creative and effective approach to reinforcing positive behaviors in students with autism. Students with autism often face challenges in communication, social interaction, and behavior regulation. Traditional reinforcement techniques, such as verbal praise or tangible rewards, may not always be effective. This project seeks to address this by introducing edible reinforcers—such as healthy snacks and treats—as a way to motivate and engage students in their learning journey.

Edible reinforcers are an essential tool for teachers working with students on the autism spectrum, as they help create a clear connection between desired behaviors and immediate rewards.

The goal is to support the development of crucial skills like following instructions, staying on task, and socializing with peers. For students with autism, who may struggle with traditional forms of motivation, edible reinforcers offer a simple, tangible reward that is easy for them to understand and anticipate.

This project would provide a variety of snacks that can be used during classroom activities, promoting positive behaviors while also encouraging healthy eating habits. It aims to create an environment where students feel more motivated to participate, thereby fostering their academic and social growth. Teachers would be able to use edible reinforcers in a structured and consistent way, ensuring that students can connect their efforts with appropriate rewards.

By supporting this project, donors will help create a classroom environment where students with autism feel more engaged and motivated to learn, while also providing the necessary tools to build lasting positive behaviors that will extend beyond the classroom.

Mr. Abdussalaam The Riverview School 277Q@485 Grover Cleveland Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Ridgewood, NY View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

6 students impacted 10donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 12 $117.12
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 5 $64.45

Materials cost

$181.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$214.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.82

Total project goal

$252.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $252.11

1 Donor

-$250.34

Donations toward project cost

-$214.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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