The author provides practical strategies that both meet children's needs and safeguard the rights of surrounding adults and children. These methods include listening, being assertive, giving positive instructions, solving problems collaboratively, and coaching children to self-regulate their emotions and impulses. The text also offers advice on responding to many common challenges including separation distress, meltdowns, aggression, and social withdrawal.
Key Features
- Behaviour Guidance: Dr Louise Porter powerfully argues that behaviour guidance is the most effective approach to working with young children.
- Comprehensive Discussion: The book provides a comprehensive, yet practical discussion of guidance strategies that can be implemented in a variety of situations.
- Respect for Children: These strategies promote a respect for children and their rights, enhance children's self-esteem, and help to foster pro-social skills.
- Essential Reading: This book is a must-read for both students and practitioners who work with children and families.
- Endorsement: "The book provides a comprehensive, yet practical discussion of guidance strategies that can be implemented in a variety of situations." - Dr Laura McFarland, School of Education, Charles Sturt University
Additional Information
Finally, the book suggests how educators can provide educational and behavioural support for children with atypical development and describes how to foster effective relationships with parents whose children display challenging behaviours.
