#028: Teaching Language – Part 1

The Just 7 Steps Podcast

According to the CDC, an estimated 40% of children with autism spectrum disorder are non-verbal. That means as many as 40% of children working through potential challenges related to autism are trying to do so without the full use of vocal language to help them. As many as 70% of childhood behavior problems come from a child not being able to adequately express their needs or desires. I’ve worked directly with many of these pre-verbal children who were unable to learn how to communicate through spoken word for many years, but we have found a way to guide them towards increased language ability using the verbal behavior approach to the science of behavioral analysis.
Over the next two weeks, I’m taking you on a deep dive into the way I’ve been helping children both with and without a diagnosis of autism who struggle with language learn how to talk. Verbal communication is one of the most important aspects of life and it’s how we share our thoughts and feelings. Because of my expertise in motivation, I’ve been able to put children in the positive state needed for them to develop critical vocal communication skills. Here, I discuss the benefits and limitations of speech and language therapy and why a behavior analyst could be an integral part of a child’s learning to speak. I also share exactly what my process is so you can get similar help if you need it for your family.
What’s Inside:

• How behavioral analysis can aid in a child’s learning to communicate verbally.
• How to use motivation and reinforcement to help in the learning process.
• My process of teaching verbal communication and language.

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