Assessing Behavior in Children: A Workbook for Solving Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings

This 75-page resource manual is intended for practitioners who struggle with challenging behaviors in early childhood settings. In this book, Kathryn integrates her 18 years of experience and expertise as a mental health provider to Head Start programs blended with current methodology, research and best practices. It is a practical manual with forms, templates, tips, strategies, and tools for looking at behavior through the lens of problem-solving rather than just management. Applied Behavior Analysis, Motivation Theory, and Trauma-informed Practices are the foundation for this resource. The reader will learn the differences between typical developmental stages and significant behavioral conditions, the functions of early childhood behavior, evidence-based practices in early childhood, simple and practical strategies for all types of situations, in the school, home and community. The ABC approach has been with hundreds of early childhood providers throughout North America and Asia, in public schools, private schools, and with native populations.