Ready to make your first QBook?
1. Define a problematic behavior
2. When the behavior occurs, take multiple pictures
3. Pick 6 pictures to construct a narrative
4. Choose a catchy title
5. Print, staple, use!
QBook from start to finish
1. Define a problematic behavior
Uncontrollable laughter in a situation where laughter is inappropriate and can come across as aloof, tactless or even mean.
2. When the behavior occurs, take multiple pictures.
Max's little brother, Fred, started crying when his dad put butter on his pancakes, instead of honey, which he preferred. Max burst into laughter at Fred's reaction and couldn't stop laughing even when told to.
3. Pick 6 pictures. To construct a narrative, follow the simple structure:
- Situation
- Behavior
- Consequences or why the behavior is problematic
- Resolution or a rule how to do it right
1-3. Situation/ behavior. Add bubbles with speech when applicable. Use every situation teach to express emotions with words.
4-6. Consequences/ why the behavior is wrong/ resolution/ rule. Try to incorporate other people's perspective. It may be hard for your child to understand how her behavior can be perceived.
More examples and tips
Narrative based on juxtaposition of appropriate and inappropriate behavior
Another form of narrative can be based on contrasting the appropriate and inappropriate behavior, not necessarily in the same situation. To create a QBook like this, you will need to capture both types of behavior, when it occurs, with your camera. Again, emphasize the consequences and how the behavior comes across in other people's eyes.
Narrative based on decoding other people's behavior ("Social detective")
Another important area of skills has to do with other people's behavior and how to react to it. Mastering it will help to pick, and keep, good friends and navigate complex social situations. In the example below, the topic of the QBook is how to recognize an interest to talk and play in a peer.
