Big vs. Little and Features: Using Descriptive Words to Build Language in Children with Autism
Discover how teaching big vs. little with real objects—like stuffed animals—can build early language and thinking skills in kids with autism. Learn simple ways to teach descriptive words like stripes, tails, and colors to help your child understand and communicate more effectively. Use what you already have at home—books, toys, and stuffed animals—to turn everyday […]
How to Help a Late Talker
Early Intervention Matters: Identifying whether your child’s speech delay might indicate autism, ADHD, or another developmental challenge is crucial. Being a late talker means beginning assessments right away. Begin with tools like the Barbera Early Childhood Assessment™ (BECA) to evaluate key developmental areas such as self-care, language, and behavior. Understanding Language Use: Monitor not just […]
How to Teach a Nonverbal Child to Start Talking
Dr. Mary Barbera emphasizes a holistic approach to speech development in children with autism or speech delays, assessing not only speech but also behavior, feeding, social skills, and more to gain a complete picture of a child’s abilities. Her Barbera Early Childhood Assessment (BECA) provides a quick, effective way to understand a child’s developmental stage […]
Potty Training Autism: A Comprehensive Guide
Potty training can be challenging for any parent, but if you’re facing difficulties with potty training a child with autism, you’re not alone. Many parents of children with autism struggle with potty training, and this often coincides with other developmental concerns. In this blog, I’ll share some key insights that will help you navigate this […]
Potty Training Autism: Toilet Training Guide & Tips for Parents and Professionals
If you’re having problems with potty training, you aren’t alone, but it also means you are likely having struggles in other developmental areas. I created this free ebook on potty training autism, and I am going to take a few minutes to tell you what’s inside the book in this video blog. https://youtu.be/5ABcMQWkTH4?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkgehOxqNtoMS-n8DSIpZHy3 Each week […]