With 2019 coming to a close, I want to sit down and review my top ten favorite episodes from over the last year. These episodes include the most viewed episode, as well as my personal favorites. Did your favorite episode make the cut? Find out now!
Regressive autism is both heartbreaking and confusing. Whether you have a young child who is just starting to show signs of autism, used to say some words and now lost them or used to wave and now doesn't, or even an older child with a diagnosis of autism that regresses in some areas, it is very scary and heartbreaking and confusing.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I know how important language is for children with autism or signs of autism. I’ve worked with many nonverbal children both in person and through my online courses, and have figured out what works and what doesn’t when teaching a toddler to talk. These same techniques work for older kids with autism who may be considered a nonverbal child too. In the past, I’ve called kids that don’t yet speak <a href="https://marybarbera.com/non-verbal-vs-non-vocal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">“non-vocal” instead of “non-verbal”</a> because technically even infants who cry for a bottle or for a diaper change are verbal. But lately, I’ve switched back to nonverbal because it’s what most people use to describe children with little to no speech. I’ve also met few children who are not saying anything as most nonverbal children often babble, many say a few words “here and there,” and some even talk in little phrases that are not functional.
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<div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/teach-nonverbal-child-start-talking/#more-10772">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">How to Teach a Nonverbal Child to Start Talking</span></a></div>
Are you using clickers in an autism classroom or a home program for behavior data collection? Well, you may be using them incorrectly. Find out how I recommend using these clickers and what you can start doing today.
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My son, Lucas, once went through a time period where he was saying no for everything. I recently got asked a question by one of my online community members. The question was what to do if your child or clients answer every question with no. Is your toddler saying no to everything? Don't miss this video.
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Conditional discrimination errors are very common in children with autism, especially intermediate learners. When we say conditional discrimination, we mean that a child makes errors. Say you have a paper towel versus toilet paper, they're very similar. The child makes an error not because they're not paying attention, but because they don't have the language skills for that finer discrimination
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Dr. Joanne Gerenser is an SLP who has worked in her field for 38 years. She has watched the autism community grow and change, and with the divide between SLPs and BCBAs worse than ever before, she’s advocating for collaboration. Join us as we discusses where the divide begins, and what we can do to bring it together.
Deidra Darst is not only an autism mother, she’s a licensed SLP and published author as well. She is also extremely passionate about ABA and making a difference in the autism community. In this interview, she describes her fall into the autism world; what changed her opinion on ABA; and what she thinks professionals need to do to be most effective.
There are numerous ways for grandparents of autistic children to be involved in teaching and skill development. Today’s interview is with a very dedicated grandmother who found Mary’s online courses and community at almost the exact time she first heard the word autism applied to her grandson. This grandmother has made great progress with the 30-month-old boy using Mary’s techniques, and plans to continue her autism education.
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Decision-making skills for kids with autism can be very challenging, considering you can't always be exactly sure that they're picking the choice that they actually want. Neurotypical individuals can make a choice out of three options. But, usually, kids with autism, and even adults with autism spectrum, who have trouble with decision-making, pick the first choice or the last choice and don’t really choose what the preferred option is. That’s why I want to talk about autism and decision making and ways that you can help your child or clients make the decisions they truly want to make. And not rely on repetitive behavior.</span>
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