Early Intervention and Special Education Professional Development with Kyle Lee Jones-Sherman
“Parents are the captain of the ship, but we are the wind beneath their sails.” That was what BCBA and retired special education teacher, Kyle Jones-Sherman had to say about her professional role and empowering parents! Kyle shares her experience after completing my courses and joining our online community and how it completely changed her early intervention work for the better.
Books on Autism with Ann Sheybani
Have you wondered how I went from nurse and mother in autism denial to BCBA, two time author, and the creator of transformative courses and community? My friend and Harvard trained writer, Ann Sheybani, interviews me in this special episode where we talk about how I came to write my second book, Turn Autism Around.
My Toddler is Obsessed With the Alphabet and Numbers but Can’t Talk; What Should I Do?
Does your young child have a unique interest in letters and numbers? Do they have other signs of autism? Kelsey, the Turn Autism Around community manager, joins me for 5 of our most frequently asked questions about hyperlexia. Following up on last week’s rebroadcast on this topic, we answer the questions all about hyperlexia and how you can help your child.
Hyperlexia in Children: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Hyperlexia is an intellectual disability in which a child is hyper-fixated and obsessed with letters, words, and reading but has low language functionality. Early signs of Hyperlexia can be linked with early signs of Autism. Today I answer questions about identifying the symptoms and signs of Hyperlexia and how to teach children with Hyperlexia and Autism. I share stories of children with Hyperlexia I have worked with first-hand, and more tips and resources on the topic.
Coach Me If You Can Hosts Beth and Amie Interview Dr. Barbera on ABA in Public Schools
In this reverse interview, NSSEO District Coaches from the Coach Me If You Can podcast, Amie and Beth, ask me the questions! During our conversation, they asked me some great questions that I wanted to make sure my listeners got to hear. We talk about my fall into the autism world, the power of a positive teaching environment, ABA and BCBAs in schools, and more.