Should I Pay for Private Speech Therapy? The Ins and Outs Of How to Get Therapy Covered
In this episode, I cover the decision of whether to pay for private speech therapy or ABA therapy for children with autism.
Teaching Life Skills to Children with Autism Featuring Julie Swanson
Today’s topic is on teaching life skills to children with autism featuring Julie Swanson, The Life Skills Lady.
The Best Books for Toddlers and What To Do When They Don’t Want To Be Read To
Dr. Mary Barbera shares valuable insights about using books to enhance language skills in toddlers, including those with autism or signs of autism, emphasizing the importance of pairing books with reinforcement and provides guidance on selecting the best books for different developmental stages.
Rose Griffin from ABA Speech on Teaching Action Verbs
In today’s episode, Dr. Mary Barbera speaks with Rose Griffin about the innovative ABA Speech Action Builder cards, designed to help autistic learners generalize language skills. The importance of planning and generalization when teaching action verbs is emphasized, promoting independent communication. This episode highlights collaboration between speech therapists and behavior analysts and offers valuable insights into improving outcomes in speech therapy for children with autism.
HELP! My Child Hates Brushing Teeth; And Other Autism Self Care Questions
Dr. Mary Barbera addresses the top five questions regarding autism self care and teaching self-care skills to children with autism or those displaying signs of autism. Learn about the significance of self-care in child development, debunking the misconception that language is a prerequisite for its teaching.