Getting Kids with Autism to Talk or Talk More
It’s very important that your child or client is able use their verbal language skills as much as possible. Dr. Mary Barbera shares simple techniques to encourage these skills, along with practical advice and over two decades of Behavior Analyst wisdom.
Is Lack of Pointing a Sign of Autism?
Did you know that lack of pointing with your index finger by the age of 18 months is a red flag for possible autism? In this video blog, I’m going to show you how you can keep an eye on this early communication skill in babies and toddlers and how to work on teaching toddlers […]
Understanding Echolalia in Children with Autism: Types, Causes, and Strategies for Improvement
Echolalia is when a child repeats words or phrases they’ve heard. While it’s normal in early development, it often persists in children with autism. Understanding the different types—immediate, delayed, functional, non-interactive, and mitigated—is crucial for effective support and recognizing its role in language development. Children with autism may use echolalia to communicate needs, process language, […]
Autism and Eye Contact: Should You Be Teaching Eye Contact to Children with Autism?
Many children with autism spectrum disorder struggle with and have poor eye contact. Both parents and professionals often wonder if we should focus on teaching eye contact, and, if so, how to teach this important nonverbal skill. Today I’m going to get on my soapbox about autism and eye contact.https://youtu.be/K_DJOuj51jQ?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkgJyrVcd3ZISX6_KfxOsNAt Each week I provide you […]
How to Overcome Picky Eating for Children with Autism
Many children with and without autism are picky eaters, and some even have serious feeding disorders, which need to be treated by medical professionals. In these circumstances, a thorough evaluation at a feeding clinic may be needed, but there are a lot of kids that can be helped at home or at school, so today […]