Description
Book 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, Let’s Make a Contract offers an innovative combination of how-to text for parents and illustrated stories for children.
Let’s Make a Contract 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.
Trade Review'For a clear, easy to understand (and implement) guide, look no further than this delightful book by two universally respected veterans of the child and family field." Patrick C. Friman, Ph.D., ABPP, Vice President of Behavioral Health, Boys Town
"Wow, Dardig and Heward have crafted a terrific resource for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone who spends time with kids." Janet S. Twyman, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA; Founder, blast (a learning technologies company)
" Let's Make a Contract absolutely inspired me. The day after reading it, I renewed my commitment to apply these principles with my nonverbal son and saw immediate results." Lorri Unumb, CEO, Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)
"In Let's Make a Contract , Jill Dardig and Bill Heward do an amazing job of presenting a step-by-step approach to help parents and children improve their lives through contracts." Mary Lynch Barbera, Ph.D., RN, BCBA-D, best-selling author, Turn Autism Around
"In this fine book, there is a consistent invitation to see the world through the eyes of each family member...develop a greater understanding of each other and create a plan to improve the life of the family as a whole." Darnell Lattal, Ph.D., CEO ABA Technologies
