Independent Activity Schedule (IAS)
Life gets busy. No matter how much of a Type A personality I have, I cannot be everywhere all the time. With that being said,… Read More »Independent Activity Schedule (IAS)
Beginner Learner & ABA Programs
A beginner learner is just beginning an ABA program.
Beginner Requesting
If I want something, I know how to gain access to it. If I am eating my beloved plate of pasta, I need to cover… Read More »Beginner Requesting
Teaching Receptive Labels
Your family is doing home renovations during a pandemic and you hear your partner calling out to you, “give me the Phillips head screwdriver.” Do… Read More »Teaching Receptive Labels
Echoic-to-Mand Transfer
Mom says “cookie,” toddler repeats “cookie!” When Grandpa signs “ball,” grandchild also uses sign language to sign “ball.” While enjoying a summer day at the… Read More »Echoic-to-Mand Transfer
Nonverbal Communication
What is nonverbal communication? In part, it is body language. Think about meeting someone for the first time, first impressions matter, which is why we… Read More »Nonverbal Communication
Following 1-Step Instructions
Follow Instructions? You love working on arts & crafts projects and are currently working on a card for the holidays, “Pass me the scissors!” you… Read More »Following 1-Step Instructions
Expanding Language Skills – Part 2
In our last blog post, we discussed expanding language to 2-3 word phrases using verbs and attributes. In this post, we will discuss expanding language… Read More »Expanding Language Skills – Part 2
Expanding Language Skills – Part 1
When working with a student who is just acquiring language, we spend a lot of time teaching how to answer questions. “What does a dog… Read More »Expanding Language Skills – Part 1
Why Picture Communication Supports Talking (And Doesn’t Replace It)
This is a continuation from last week – 5 Steps to a Simple Communication System. The concern I often hear is: Why should we use… Read More »Why Picture Communication Supports Talking (And Doesn’t Replace It)
5 Steps to a Simple Communication System
I was observing a client of mine who is in a group setting. I couldn’t help but notice another student in the group (not one… Read More »5 Steps to a Simple Communication System