Lets Make a Contract: A Positive Way to Change Your Childs Behavior

Colorful and easy to implement, this book will be a resource for parents and guardians looking to try behavior contracting in their homes. -Library JournalWhen 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, Lets Make a Contract offers an innovative combination of how-to text for parents and illustrated stories for children.Lets 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 theyre particularly useful for:Autistic children Children with learning or developmental disabilities Children who benefit from clear expectations and receiving positive feedback and rewardsThe books 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 goalsQuestions 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.