If there was ever an award for a parent giving her all to help meet the needs of her child with autism, that award would be given to Calla. I have known Calla, her husband, and their son John for …
Many children with autism have difficulty moving beyond basic language such as asking for reinforcers (e.g., “Can I have the ball?”) and labeling items (e.g. “It’s a car!”), and have difficulty with more advanced language such as having a conversation. …
In previous articles, we talked about the behavioral approach to language and how to teach language to children with autism or other disorders associated with speech delay. We talked about how the first type of language to teach a child …
