{"product_id":"lets-make-a-contract-a-positive-way-to-change-your-childs-behavior-paperback","title":"Let's Make a Contract: A Positive Way to Change Your Child's Behavior - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJill C. Dardig\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam L. Heward\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Colorful and easy to implement, this book will be a resource for parents and guardians looking to try behavior contracting in their homes.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/b\u003e To help families create contracts as a collaborative process, \u003ci\u003eLet's Make a Contract\u003c\/i\u003e offers an innovative combination of how-to text for parents and illustrated stories for children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet's Make a Contract\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutistic children\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren with learning or developmental disabilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren who benefit from clear expectations and receiving positive feedback and rewards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe book's beautifully illustrated stories show a diverse group of families using contracts to address common problems such as: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompleting chores or homework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting along with siblings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecoming independent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAchieving personal goals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eQuestions after each story are designed to spark age-appropriate discussions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample contracting forms and supporting materials are provided in the book and also on a companion website.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill C. Dardig\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emerita of Education at Ohio Dominican University where she trained special education teachers for 30 years. During a sabbatical, Jill was a consultant at Centro da Vilariñha, a program that taught daily living and vocational skills to teenagers and young adults with developmental disabilities, in Porto, Portugal. She has been a visiting professor at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan and presented workshops for teachers and parents in Europe, South America, and Asia. Dr. Dardig has written several books and other publications about and for parents including \u003ci\u003eInvolving Parents of Students with Special Needs: 25 Ready-to-Use Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e (Corwin Press, 2008). Jill has an A.B. from Mount Holyoke College and an M.Ed. and an Ed.D. from the University of Massachusetts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam L. Heward\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education and Human Ecology at Ohio State University. He has taught at universities in Brazil, Japan, Portugal, and Singapore and given lectures and workshops in 22 other countries. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) and Past President of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Dr. Heward's publications include co-authoring the books, \u003ci\u003eApplied Behavior Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e (3rd ed., Pearson, 2020) and \u003ci\u003eExceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education \u003c\/i\u003e(12th ed., Pearson, 2022). Bill has also written for the popular market. \u003ci\u003eSome Are Called Clowns\u003c\/i\u003e (Crowell, 1974) chronicled his five summers as a pitcher for the Indianapolis Clowns, the last of the barnstorming baseball teams. Bill has a B.A. from Western Michigan University and an Ed.D. from the University of Massachusetts.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.7 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764161380640,"sku":"9781951412517","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/00b10f1f3e0b515b4a8bcb3254a245cc.webp?v=1780244363","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lets-make-a-contract-a-positive-way-to-change-your-childs-behavior-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}