Contracting with Kids: A Positive Way to Change Your Child's Behavior

Synopsis

"Colorful and easy to implement, this book will be a resource for parents and guardians looking to try behavior contracting in their homes." —Library Journal When a child is struggling with a behavior challenge or wants to learn a new skill, a contract can be a surprisingly effective solution that leads to more peaceful family dynamics. To help families create contracts as a collaborative process, Contracting with Kids offers an innovative combination of how-to text for parents and illustrated stories for children. Contracting with Kids describes a straightforward, four-step solution called behavioral contracting, a research-based technique with proven real-world success. Contracts are a tool that can benefit anyone, but they&’re particularly useful for: Autistic children Children with learning or developmental disabilities Children who benefit from clear expectations and receiving positive feedback and rewards The book&’s beautifully illustrated stories show a diverse group of families using contracts to address common problems such as: Completing chores or homework Getting along with siblings Becoming independent Achieving personal goals Questions after each story are designed to spark age-appropriate discussions. Sample contracting forms and supporting materials are provided in the book and also on a companion website.

Copyright:

2022

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

208 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781951412715

Related ISBNs:

9781685552817

Publisher:

The Collective Book Studio

Date of Addition:

10/12/23

Copyrighted By:

Jill C. Dardig and William L. Heward.

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Parenting and Family, Psychology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.