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

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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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jessica Kingsley Pub
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2007
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1843108526
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1843108528
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.55 x 8.74 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #123,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #41 in Communicative Disorders in Special Ed. (Books) #83 in Behavioral Disorders in Special Ed. #96 in Children’s Autism Spectrum
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