Summary
The case study covers the use of various be‐haviourally based procedures for modifying the behaviour of a nursery aged child referred to Walsall school psychological service for aggressive behaviour.
Over the course of 12 weeks fights decreased from an estimated average of 15‐20 a week to one a week.
The results are discussed in terms of the importance of instruction in and setting the occasion for appropriate behaviour in addition to the use of contingency management.