Summary: This episode is relevant to consumers and professionals. In this episode R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S., LPC interviews Ennio Cipani, PhD about the use of punishment with child behavior problems. This episode was constructed as a service to parents and professionals following the well-publicized mother who appeared on the Dr. Phil show who resorted to making her step son drink hot sauce as a punishment. A video clip of this can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frbg732G4ts They discuss a variety of topics related to the use of punishment including: Different types of punishment methods Effects of punishment Effective methods for addressing child misbehavior Guidelines for determining whether a punishment has crossed the line to abuse A strategy for dealing with sibling rivalry And much more! Ennio Cipani, PhD Biography Ennio Cipani, PhD is a graduate of Florida State University, is a licensed psychologist and a full professor in the Department of Special Education at National University - Fresno. He has published numerous articles, chapters, books, and instructional material (including software), in the areas of child behavior management in homes and schools. Among his latest books are "Children and Autism (2001)" and "Functional behavioral assessment, diagnosis and treatment, 2nd edition (co-authored with Keven Schock, 2011)." He has given many workshops at state and national conventions, as well as continuing education courses for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists and others, focusing on the effective management of problem child behavior. Dr. Cipani has been doing in-home and school based behavioral consultation for families and school personnel since 1982. He has dealt with many families and a variety of behavior problems, conducting assessment and intervention activities in homes and classrooms. A copy of his book, Punishment on Trial is available as a free download at www.ecipani.com/PoT.pdf (make sure to capitalize where indicated)
