Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-223) and index.

Part 1. Prerequisite information for using the program -- The rationale for the program -- Clinical assessment of defiant children -- Practical considerations in parent training -- An overview of the parent training program -- Part 2. Guidelines for therapists in conducting the program -- Why children misbehave -- Pay attention -- Increasing compliance and independent play -- When praise is not enough : poker chips and points -- Time out and other disciplinary methods -- Extending time out to other misbehavior -- Anticipating problems : managing children in public places -- Improving school behavior from home : the daily school behavior report card -- Handling future behavior problems -- Booster session and follow-up meetings -- Part 3. Assessment materials -- General instructions for completing the questionnaires -- Child and family information -- Developmental and medical history -- Home situations questionnaire -- School situations questionnaire -- How to prepare for your child's evaluation -- Part 4. Parent handouts -- Profiles of child and parent characteristics -- Family problems inventory -- Diagram of oppositional defiant interaction -- Paying attention to your child's good play behavior -- Paying attention to your child's compliance -- Giving effective commands -- Attending to independent play -- The home poker chip/ point system -- Time out! -- Anticipating problems : managing children in public places -- Using a daily school behavior report card -- Managing future behavior problems.