3 Toys for Speech Therapy at Home and Easy Ways to Use Them
Dr. Mary Barbera presents three invaluable toys for speech therapy at home including the shoebox program, a hands-on, multisensory learning activity that aids children’s language development, Potato Head, a simple yet powerful tool for language and body part recognition and inset puzzles for building vocabulary and fostering engagement.
What Manners to Teach Kids with Autism
Don’t know what manners to teach kids? There are three common mistakes parents and professionals make when teaching a child with autism manners. It can feel natural to prompt a child with “Say ‘Thank you!’”, but for a child with autism, the timing of when manners are taught matters just as much as the language ability of the child and the prompts that are used to elicit language.
EESA Assessment: Dr. Barbara Esch on Building Vocal Language and Avoiding Carrier Phrases
Creator of the EESA, the echoics assessment in the VB-Mapp, Dr. Barbara Esch joins me to share her knowledge when it comes to speech therapy for autistic learners. Dr. Esch has the unique certification of SLP, BCBA-D. We discuss common discrepancies in teaching speech to new speakers, like articulation, carrier phrases, and the use of AAC with nonverbal learners.
Dr. Mark Sundberg : Verbal Operants and Using the VB-MAPP Assessment to Build Language
Early 2020 I recorded this classic episode that became one of our most popular episodes across the show. Enjoy this look back at an important interview with a leader in the field, creator of the VB-Mapp, and one of my favorite mentors, Dr. Mark Sundberg. Get refreshed on important topics from the VB-Mapp, Intraverbals, and skills such as mands, tacts, and echoic control.
Top 5 Questions: Picking Daycare, Preschool, or Special Education Placements
Finding the right placement or program for a child with autism can be a daunting task for your family.Rachel Smith joins me to discuss and answer the top 5 questions from the community about this important topic. We offer tips and advice for parents whether you’re considering in-center or in-home care.