The verbal behavior approach [electronic resource] : how to teach children with autism and related disorders by Barbera, Mary Lynch, 1965-,Rasmussen, Tracy, 1958- instant download

The verbal behavior approach [electronic resource] : how to teach children with autism and related disorders by Barbera, Mary Lynch, 1965-,Rasmussen, Tracy, 1958- instant download

Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-194) and index, Starting with ABA -- The ABCs of ABA -- Assessing your child -- Developing reinforcers -- Manding -- Increasing and improving speech in non-vocal or minimally vocal children -- Errorless teaching and teh use of transfer procedures -- Teaching receptive language skills and other nonverbal operants -- Teaching verbal operants -- Putting it all together -- Teaching toileting and other important self-help skills -- Final thoughts -- Glossary of terms/acronyms -- Verbal behavior assessment form -- Sign language examples -- Skill tracking sheets -- Weekly probe sheets -- Helpful websites, Print version record, 'This book is an important one. Parents will be delighted with its easy and practical approach. It fills a void that currently exists for families trying to figure out how to do a VB approach. Furthermore, it explains a great deal about how ABA approaches behavior and teaching. The sections on rapport building, the importance of motivation, errorless teaching, and reinforcement are well-written, accurate, and perfectly suited to the needs of parents and professionals new to this approach. Her words of advice to families are spoken from the heart and are very wise.'. - Mary Jane Weiss, Journal