The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children With Autism and Related Disorders - Softcover

Mary Barbera; Tracy Rasmussen

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9781843108528: The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children With Autism and Related Disorders
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1843108526 ISBN 13: 9781843108528
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2007

Synopsis

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or no speech abilities. In this book, Mary Lynch Barbera draws on her own experiences as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and also as a parent of a child with autism to explain VB and how to use it. This step-by-step guide provides an abundance of information about how to help children develop better language and speaking skills, and also explains how to teach non-vocal children to use sign language. An entire chapter focuses on ways to reduce problem behavior, and there is also useful information on teaching toileting and other important self-help skills, that would benefit any child. This book will enable parents and professionals unfamiliar with the principles of ABA and VB to get started immediately using the Verbal Behavior approach to teach children with autism and related disorders.

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About the Author

Mary Lynch Barbera,Ph.D., RN, BCBA-D, is a Registered Nurse and a doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst. From 2003-2010, she was the lead Behavior Analyst for the Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project studying the effect of Verbal Behavior Techniques in classrooms throughout the State of Pennsylvania. Barbera was the founding President of the Autism Society of America's Berks County Chapter, has worked with hundreds of children on the autism spectrum, and has extensive experience training a variety of professionals. She is the mother of a son with autism. Tracy Rasmussen is an award-winning journalist of over 25 years with a specialty in medical reporting. She has been a frequent speaker for the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill on issues of mental health.

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Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1843108526
ISBN 13 
9781843108528
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
200
Rating
  • 4.21 out of 5 stars
    391 ratings by Goodreads