How to Recognize Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers Using MCHAT
There’s a lot of confusion about toddlers and their development. Many parents worry about their toddlers in terms of their language development, their imitation, and their tantrums. They are concerned that their child might have autism. But they’re hoping for the best and, in many ways, putting their head in the sand while hoping that […]
Lessons from My Autism Book: The Verbal Behavior Approach
So many people have told me that they have loved reading my book. A speech and language therapy student I recently met, told me she did a book report on my autism book, The Verbal Behavior Approach, and she cited that she got two main lessons from the book. Today, I want to talk about […]
Interview with Autism Mom Kelsey General
I just got done interviewing autism mom Kelsey, who is a single mom of two young boys, both diagnosed with autism. It was a great interview, and you can listen to the full interview on MaryBarbera.com/3, which is my third podcast. https://youtu.be/zWd4YpxkGZY?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkhrmEhlryoEROMYWPnHPMQv Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism […]
Dr. Megan Miller: Problems with Escape Extinction
Early detection and treatment of autism is key in aiding your child/student’s growth and recovery. Dr. Mary Barbera interviews Dr. Megan Miller, who depicts her journey into the world of autism, and offers valuable insight when traditional methods may fail.
Using ABA and the Verbal Behavior Approach to Treat Autism
There has been a steady shift from the traditional Lovaas style ABA programs to a Verbal Behavior approach. Most people assume that these two methods are mutually exclusive philosophies—they aren’t. The Verbal Behavior Approach is a type of ABA program. I’ve used the terms ABA approach and Verbal Behavior approach a lot in my podcasts […]