Jill C. Dardig 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 Involving Parents of Students with Special Needs:
25 Ready-to-Use Strategies (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.
William L. Heward 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, Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd ed.,
Pearson, 2020) and Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special
Education (12th ed., Pearson, 2022). Bill has also written for the
popular market. Some Are Called Clowns (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.
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*
Sharing the insights and skills needed to craft contracts between
parents and children, so that both can get what matters to them,
this pragmatic book draws on psychological, behavioral, and
educational research to promote collaboration and clear
communication.
*Foreword Reviews*
Through the storytelling, clear and straightforward examples
provided, and ongoing emphasis on open and direct communication
among families, Dardig and Heward have set the stage for their hope
to become a reality, handing families the tools they need to
improve their relationships through contracting.
*Association for Science in Autism Treatment*
Approachable, accessible and deeply personal.
*Gina Hamadey - author of I Want to Thank You*
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.
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.
A Little Less of a Hot Mess invites readers on a path of
self-development that is desperately needed in motherhood and it's
been such a treat to have this resource as a mom.
*Kate Rosenow - entrepreneur and new mom*
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.
Wow, Dardig and Heward have crafted a terrific resource for
parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone who spends time
with kids.
In a captivating story-telling style, Jill Dardig and Bill Heward
have masterfully crafted practical guidelines for developing and
implementing behavioral contracts....this technique...becomes a fun
learning opportunity for any family member to succeed at changing a
behavior or attaining a personal goal.
*Amiris Dipuglia - MD, BCBA, Educational/Parent Consultant,
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
(PaTTAN)*
This book touches my heart. With tenderness and respect, Drs.
Dardig and Heward invite families to embark on a journey of
intentional and shared growth. They provide important and practical
guidance to help parents and children navigate possible actions,
expectations, and consequences.
*Shahla Alarsquoi-Rosales, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Family Harmony
Researcher, University of North Texas*
If you are a parent, read this book today. Humorous vignettes bring
to life a straightforward roadmap for how to establish healthy
communication, goal setting, and positive behavior in all family
members.
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