The Changing Behavior Book

James Sutton started off working for the government: the United States Navy. As a member of the US Naval Security Group, he twice saw combat duty in Vietnam (I Corps) with the Third Marine Amphibious Force in the late 60s. He earned his college degree and teaching certificate as a GI-Bill student, then taught learning and emotionally-challenged youngsters as a Special Education teacher while he earned his masters in school psychology.

It was as a school psychologist that Jim developed exceptional skills in assessing and outlining management and treatment for emotionally and behaviorally troubled youngsters. Demand for these skills grew when he completed his doctorate, earned his psychologist’s licensure, opened a private practice, and began consulting, writing, speaking, and training nationally.  His clients have included universities (over four dozen of them), schools and school districts, residential treatment centers, group and foster homes, hospitals, juvenile justice authorities, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, and child-service agencies.

Jim is a proud member of the National Speakers Association, and he holds the special designation of Certified Speaking Professional, the highest earned credential in professional speaking. In addition to The Changing Behavior Book, Jim has written other books, including If My Kid’s So Nice … Why’s He Driving ME Crazy? 101 Ways to Make Your Classroom Special, What Parents Need to Know About ODD, and 60 Ways to Reach a Difficult and Defiant Child. He contributes to parenting blogsites,and edits his own monthly email publication, The Changing Behavior Digest, available at no cost through his website below).

Jim and his wife, Bobbie, have two grown children and four grandchildren. Their Yorkshire Terrier, Lucy, graciously shares her home with them.

For more information regarding consultation or training, go to his website, www.DocSpeak.com, or call (800) 659-6628 toll-free.