Autism Story with Amanda V. | From Non-verbal to Conversational & Straight A’s
I met Amanda V. about eight years ago when her son was newly diagnosed with autism. Imagine my delight when she contacted me to share that her son was starting middle school in a mainstream classroom, and was on the football team. Early intervention in the birth-to-three program, and the ABA techniques I taught her gave her the support she needed to reach him.
College Planning for Individuals with Autism: Interview with Brenda Eaton
Dr. Mary Barbera interviews Brenda Eaton, a certified college coach and BCBA, discussing autism and college, how to know if a child is ready for college, and what you can do to help a child succeed in a college career.
Programming for Intermediate Learners: Hot Seat with Swethana
Dr. Mary Barbera has a hot seat with mom Swethana discussing the best ways to help intermediate learners to reach their fullest potential.
Live Q&A Call: Your Autism Questions Answered
For parents who need advice on how to take the next step in their journey with autism, I offer some insights on how to move forward. It can be tempting to see a child’s progress and then try to move on quickly to the next level, but I want you to avoid mistakes that will hinder your child’s long-term development.
Speech Sound Development & First Sounds in Children with Autism Using ABA Techniques
As you may know, I’m an autism mom and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I am also the author of The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders. As a Behavior Analyst, I know that any behavior (including speech sound development) can be increased using proven ABA strategies. In this week’s […]