A behavior contract, also known as a contingency contract, is a written agreement between an individual with autism and their caregiver or ABA professional.
A "contingent contract" is a contract to do or not to do something, if some event, collateral to such contract, does or does not happen.
Contingency Contract Examples If you fail to secure the financing within the stipulated period, either party may terminate the contract without any legal consequences. Another simple example is a child who agrees with their parent that they would receive a new bicycle if they receive an A in a specific class.
Behavioral contingencies state the if-then conditions that set the occasion for the potential occurrence of certain behavior and its consequences. For example: if a certain party performs certain behavior, then certain consequences may follow.
The most common contingency is the home inspection contingency. This condition on an offer states the home sale will only be finalized if the property passes a professional home inspection. In other words, buyers can walk away from a home sale if the home inspection turns up serious problems.
A contingent contract is a legal agreement in which the terms and conditions only apply or take effect if a specific event occurs. Essentially, the parties involved agree to perform actions or obligations based on the occurrence or non-occurrence of a particular event in the future.
Task. In a contingency contract, the task defines exactly what behavior a person must engage in to access the reward. It should include what needs to be done, who must do it, when it must be done and details with how it must be done. It should be very clear and specific for all parties.
Parts of a Contingency Contract A contingency contract has three major parts: the task, the reward and the task record.
A contingency clause is a contract provision that requires a specific event or action to take place in order for the contract to be considered valid.