It offers practical, hands-on advice and step-by-step instructions for drawing up and implementing behaviour plans that successfully address and improve challenging behaviors. The book is also full of interactive checklists and activities that help to monitor and assess behaviors and track a child's development. The author also explains the reasons for children's behaviors and gives a wealth of practical advice on how to deal with specific situations, from shopping trips and getting a haircut to dentist appointments and children's birthday parties.

Primarily for parents and carers of children with developmental disabilities, this book will also be of use to teachers, school psychologists, occupational therapists, speech/language therapists, social workers and anyone working with children with developmental disabilities.

*Note from Executive Director, Laurel Hoekman: Although there are many good books on the market, this one impressed me with its focus on the positives, and desire to address the "whole" situation--both the strengths and challenges of the child, as well as the needs of parents and siblings. It helps parents and teachers to evaluate the situation and draw up an action plan. Great for group work as a team of people helping a particular individual, or for people to use individually!