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 …
As mentioned in a previous article, the way behavior analysts teach language is a little different from how other professionals teach language. Basically, ABA practitioners believe that language is learned behavior and can be taught utilizing the same principles of …
Most children with autism have difficulty with speech and language. Speech and language issues are addressed by Speech/Language Pathologists (SLPs or “speech therapists”), as well as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapists. So wouldn’t it be great if ABA and speech …
This article has been removed and replaced with the Revised Version. The new article can be found at the following link: http://providersearch.com/articles/2013/10/15/working-together-speech-therapy-and-aba/ Thanks! Tyler Burke
This is an article for all the teachers out there! You know how when your student is supposed to be completing independent seat work but instead he’s playing with the action figures he brought from home? Or how during story …
Many kids hate brushing their teeth. It’s actually quite common for young children to scream and squirm during this routine hygienic event. Or perhaps even worse, they clamp their teeth together and refuse to open their mouth! But children …
“My child doesn’t follow directions!” This is a very common complaint amongst parents and teachers of children with autism or other special needs. There are various reasons why your child doesn’t follow directions, from lack of skills to carry out …
Does it take your child forever to complete his homework every night? Do you get so frustrated that you end up doing it for him? Does your child frequently complain about his homework being too hard? Does your child exhibit …
Clean up time is a very common battle between parents and kids. You say, “It’s time to clean up,” your child pretends that she doesn’t hear you. Or maybe your child frantically starts pulling out all of the other toys …
