Sign Language for Autism: 3 Reasons to Teach Sign Language

Many autism professionals and parents have heard that children with autism benefit from sign language. But with the wave of technology, a lot of Speech Pathologists, Behavior Analysts and parents want to use other more technically advanced augmentative communication systems such as IPAD apps to help children with autism who do not speak to communicate....

Pacifier Weaning for Children with Autism in 6 Easy Steps

Is your child or client with autism addicted to a pacifier? Today I'm covering 6 easy steps for pacifier weaning. Many children, especially those with behavioral issues frequently use pacifiers well past infancy. Their parents struggle with what to do about it so to keep them quiet and happy, they usually give in and "plug the child…

Why is ABA Therapy Not Working?

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Many parents and professionals in my online courses are waiting for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Or they are in my course because they dont think that the ABA therapy thats currently in place is working to its maximum extent. Today Im going to give you my thoughts on what to do if you wonder: why is ABA therapy not working?</span> <center><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkjxKfQet59g2yqexgRNAUwS" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></center><div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/aba-therapy-not-working/#more-8631">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Why is ABA Therapy Not Working?</span></a></div>

Delayed Speech Development: Talking in Sentences Children with Autism

For a lot of parents and professionals, talking in complete sentences is a major goal for their children and clients. But despite our good intentions there are a lot of mishaps along the way. So Im going to share the seven biggest mistakes youre likely to make when teaching a child with autism to speak in complete sentences.

Echolalia: Is Your Client or Child Repeating Words? Here&#8217;s What You Can Do

As both a parent and a professional in the autism world, I've seen a lot of echolalia in the past 2 decades. Echolalia is a child with autism repeating what you just said. So if you say, do you want a cookie, the child can either say cookie or do you want a cookie? Either way, we're talking about the child echoing you without answering your question. So today I'm going to talk all about echolalia. <center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3VjjeQQ7Mu4" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/echolalia-child-repeating-words/#more-8589">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Echolalia: Is Your Client or Child Repeating Words? Here&#8217;s What You Can Do</span></a></div>

Autism in Siblings Risks and Diagnoses: An interview with Jenna P.

I have the pleasure of interviewing my good friend and former client, Jenna! Jenna is an autism mom, and her fall into our world is relatable. From the day of her fateful diagnosis to her self-care routine, youll find pieces of yourself throughout Jennas story.

Positive Reinforcement vs. Bribery

There's a lot of confusion between bribery and reinforcement, and it's really important for both autism professionals and parents to know the difference. So today I'm talking all about this important topic, and how you can ensure you're using positive reinforcement. <center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZQIGHrl9WTI" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/positive-reinforcement-vs-bribery/#more-8487">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Positive Reinforcement vs. Bribery</span></a></div>

Teaching Kids with Autism Games and Leisure Activities: Interview with Steve Ward

Im proud to welcome my friend and colleague, Steve Ward, to the podcast. Steve has over two decades of experience in the autism field, and currently works as a behavior analyst. In addition to being an accomplished author, Steve also co-owns his own consulting business. He has worked with teams and schools around the world, and hes here to share his experiences with you!

Improving Pronunciation &#038; Articulation in Children with Autism

Kids with autism, whether they start talking when they're two, four, or eight, often have really problematic articulation that doesn't always follow the typically developing rules. Their articulation can be really difficult to understand. So today I'm going to discuss articulation issues and my system that can help kids talk more clearly. <center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cwkZMz8hCHE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/improving-pronunciation-articulation-children-autism/#more-8434">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Improving Pronunciation &#038; Articulation in Children with Autism</span></a></div>