Teaching Intraverbals to Children with Autism
I recently received a question from someone in my online community about why I recommend Dr. Mark Sundberg’s intraverbal subtests. Intraverbals are a big part of teaching conversational skills, so this video is all about assessing and teaching this important communication skill.https://youtu.be/_XKE-cdorGw?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkgCu6fpnHzM5SRSI9OvSGbw Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism […]
Autism and Grandparents: What You Can Do for Your Grandchild with Autism
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.
Autism and Decision Making Skills
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 […]
Teaching Techniques: Common Mistakes When Teaching Children with Autism
As behavior analysts, teachers, and even parents, we all make mistakes teaching our children and clients with and without autism. Today we’ll be discussing teaching techniques and some of the more common mistakes professionals and parents make when teaching. I know I’ve made all of these mistakes and I’m sure you’ll benefit from hearing these […]
TalkTools: An Approach to Improve Speech Clarity & Feeding Skills
TalkTools is an approach to improve speech clarity and feeding skills as well as to improve things like drooling in children with and without autism.https://youtu.be/SFJdY3bkJNY Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism around, so if you haven’t subscribed to my YouTube channel, you can do that now and join […]