How to Help a Late Talker
Early Intervention Matters: Identifying whether your child’s speech delay might indicate autism, ADHD, or another developmental challenge is crucial. Being a late talker means beginning assessments right away. Begin with tools like the Barbera Early Childhood Assessment™ (BECA) to evaluate key developmental areas such as self-care, language, and behavior. Understanding Language Use: Monitor not just […]
How to Teach a Nonverbal Child to Start Talking
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
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…
Why is My Child with Autism Crying So Much?
Crying in children with autism is often a form of communication, not just behavior—especially when language skills are limited or overwhelmed. Many crying episodes are caused by demands that are too high and reinforcement that is too low, making learning difficult and frustrating. Autism crying should not be ignored. Ruling out medical issues first is […]