The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children With Autism

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Master the Verbal Behavior (VB) approach to teaching children with autism and related disorders with this comprehensive guide. Based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior, the VB approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that is particularly effective for children with limited or no speech abilities. Written by Mary Lynch Barbera, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and parent of a child with autism, this book offers a step-by-step guide filled with practical strategies to help children develop language and speaking skills. It also covers teaching non-vocal children to use sign language and includes a dedicated chapter on reducing problem behaviors. Additionally, you'll find valuable information on teaching essential self-help skills like toileting. This book is an invaluable resource for parents and professionals new to ABA and VB principles, enabling them to start implementing the Verbal Behavior approach immediately to support children with autism and related disorders. Product Summary: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, The Verbal Behavior Approach, Paperback, 200 pages, Authored by Mary Lynch Barbera and Tracy Rasmussen, ISBN: 9781843108528, Release Date: 15/05/2007.