Pacifier & Bottle Weaning for Children with Autism in 6 Easy Steps
Dr. Mary Barbera
When Lucas was a baby, he was addicted to his pacifier. Since becoming a behavior analyst in 2003 I’ve seen tons of kids who are
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Teaching Body Parts to Children with Autism
Dr. Mary Barbera
Teaching children with autism to label and touch their body parts is one of the most important skills to teach. No matter if a child
Autism and IQ Scores | Supporting Children with Intellectual Disabilities
Dr. Mary Barbera
There seems to be a lot of confusion about autism and intellectual disabilities, which is an IQ score of under 70. What does it mean
Speech Sound Development & First Sounds in Children with Autism Using ABA Techniques
Dr. Mary Barbera
As you may know, I’m an autism mom and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I am also the author of The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to
Increasing Language in Children with Autism Through a Shoebox
Dr. Mary Barbera
As some of you may know, I’ve been a behavior analyst since 2003 and worked for the Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project, which was a statewide
Teaching a Child with Autism to Talk
Dr. Mary Barbera
Over the years I’ve seen parents and professionals call a child nonverbal. They would put a lot of emphasis on augmentative communication devices but no
Autism and Holiday Tips: Preparing for the Holidays with Your Child with Autism
Dr. Mary Barbera
Holidays can be a stressful time for children with autism and their families, as well as for the professionals who work with them. Today, I’m
Phrases and Abnormal Speech in Children with Autism
Dr. Mary Barbera
Abnormal speech patterns are very common in kids with autism. For example, if you teach a child with limited speech to say phrases like “open
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