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
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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
Teaching Verbal Requesting
The ability to use communication to get basic needs met is of major importance to our students. Verbal requesting (AKA: manding) is a skill that… Read More »Teaching Verbal Requesting
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
Function Over Form: Functional Communication Training
Behavior is communication. It is our students’ way of telling us how they feel or what they need. Behavior can have many different forms but… Read More »Function Over Form: Functional Communication Training
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
4 Ways to Teach Kids to Initiate Conversation
Conversation is tricky. There are so many moving parts but many of us learn it incidentally. However, for some of our students, it’s not always… Read More »4 Ways to Teach Kids to Initiate Conversation
Using Board Games to Promote Language
Teaching social skills can be one of the most challenging areas of programming. It’s so important but it doesn’t come naturally for so many of our… Read More »Using Board Games to Promote Language
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