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.
Homeschooling Autism: How Marie Found Success Teaching Her Son Using the Turn Autism Around Approach
Marie L. is a mother to two children with autism. She shares her story and success through applying my books, courses, and our online community. We discuss the legal rights involved with transitioning your child to traditional school as well as the value in teaching self-care and life skills alongside speech. Marie has seen wonderful gains with her children and we are so thankful for her to share her stories and videos.
EESA Assessment: Dr. Barbara Esch on Building Vocal Language and Avoiding Carrier Phrases
Creator of the EESA, the echoics assessment in the VB-Mapp, Dr. Barbara Esch joins me to share her knowledge when it comes to speech therapy for autistic learners. Dr. Esch has the unique certification of SLP, BCBA-D. We discuss common discrepancies in teaching speech to new speakers, like articulation, carrier phrases, and the use of AAC with nonverbal learners.
Dr. Mark Sundberg : Verbal Operants and Using the VB-MAPP Assessment to Build Language
Early 2020 I recorded this classic episode that became one of our most popular episodes across the show. Enjoy this look back at an important interview with a leader in the field, creator of the VB-Mapp, and one of my favorite mentors, Dr. Mark Sundberg. Get refreshed on important topics from the VB-Mapp, Intraverbals, and skills such as mands, tacts, and echoic control.
Top 5 Questions: Picking Daycare, Preschool, or Special Education Placements
Finding the right placement or program for a child with autism can be a daunting task for your family.Rachel Smith joins me to discuss and answer the top 5 questions from the community about this important topic. We offer tips and advice for parents whether you’re considering in-center or in-home care.