Let's take a sneak peak at Verbal Behavior approach
Dated: 09/03/2020 Interventions available for Autism Spectrum disorders are many. From sensory integration therapy to DIR floor time there are multiple approaches in the list. One of the evidence based approaches that I follow in my private practice and have experienced phenomenal progress in children's communication is "Verbal Behavior Approach". In this blog I'm sharing snippet information about the approach taking reference from the book "The Verbal Behavior Approach" by DR. Mary Lynch Barbera, with a mix of my personal experiences. The VB approach builds on all of the ABA research but also enhances a child's ability to learn functional language. VB adds an applied Behavior Analytic approach to teach all skills including, most importantly, language skills, to children with Autism and related disorders. Language is treated as a behavior that can be shaped and reinforced while careful attention is paid not only to wh...