How to Help a Late Talker

How to Help a Late Talker

Having a child who is a late talker can be stressful. Will they talk on their own? Do I need to intervene? Are they just a late talker or is it more – like autism? Whether they are just late talkers or it is more, the fact remains that there is a lot you can […]

How to Teach a Nonverbal Child to Start Talking

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Dr. Mary Barbera emphasizes a holistic approach to speech development in children with autism or speech delays, assessing not only speech but also behavior, feeding, social skills, and more to gain a complete picture of a child’s abilities. Her Barbera Early Childhood Assessment (BECA) provides a quick, effective way to understand a child’s developmental stage […]

Handling Aggressive Behavior in Children with Autism

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Many people think that aggressive behavior is a part of autism and it’s something that we just have to deal with. This is not true. Today, I am going to tackle the topic of aggression head on.https://youtu.be/EMLKsSPg8n0?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkg2piPj8GvyrJTJr2aglQN8 Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism around. So, if you haven’t […]

Autism and Hitting | Resolving Autism Aggression

When people find out I’m a Behavior Analyst and work with children with autism, the most common question I get is “how do I stop my child from hitting?” Today, I have some strategies on…