This text investigates the application of behavior therapy techniques specifically tailored for the treatment of children. Anthony M. Graziano, an established figure in clinical psychology, synthesizes the foundational principles of behavioral modification as they were understood in the mid-1970s. The book provides a structured framework for practitioners to address behavioral disorders in pediatric populations through empirical observation and intervention.

Experts recognize this work as a foundational text that captures the state of behavioral psychology during the mid-1970s. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and its historical value as a reference for the evolution of clinical child therapy practices.