My Toddler is Obsessed With the Alphabet and Numbers but Can’t Talk; What Should I Do?
Does your young child have a unique interest in letters and numbers? Do they have other signs of autism? Kelsey, the Turn Autism Around community manager, joins me for 5 of our most frequently asked questions about hyperlexia. Following up on last week’s rebroadcast on this topic, we answer the questions all about hyperlexia and how you can help your child.
Hyperlexia in Children: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Hyperlexia is an intellectual disability in which a child is hyper-fixated and obsessed with letters, words, and reading but has low language functionality. Early signs of Hyperlexia can be linked with early signs of Autism. Today I answer questions about identifying the symptoms and signs of Hyperlexia and how to teach children with Hyperlexia and Autism. I share stories of children with Hyperlexia I have worked with first-hand, and more tips and resources on the topic.
Coach Me If You Can Hosts Beth and Amie Interview Dr. Barbera on ABA in Public Schools
In this reverse interview, NSSEO District Coaches from the Coach Me If You Can podcast, Amie and Beth, ask me the questions! During our conversation, they asked me some great questions that I wanted to make sure my listeners got to hear. We talk about my fall into the autism world, the power of a positive teaching environment, ABA and BCBAs in schools, and more.
Using Talk Tools to Support Picky Eating and Speech with Risca Solomon
What if you think it’s behavioral, but really the lack of oral motor skills is preventing your child from speaking and eating? Risca Solomon is a BCBA and the director of her farm based center, Skybound Therapies. We are talking all about Talk Tools and the transformative and systematic way you can make progress with your child with autism.
Homeschooling Autism: How Marie Found Success Teaching Her Son Using the Turn Autism Around Approach
Marie L. is a mother to two children with autism. She shares her story and success through applying my books, courses, and our online community. We discuss the legal rights involved with transitioning your child to traditional school as well as the value in teaching self-care and life skills alongside speech. Marie has seen wonderful gains with her children and we are so thankful for her to share her stories and videos.