Teaching Play to Children with Autism

• By: Laura Wilhelm, MS, BCBA, LABA Melmark New England
• April 11th, 2023
• children, cognitive development, development, discrete trial training, in-vivo modeling, pivotal response training, play, play skills, social connection, Spring 2023 Issue, video modeling
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Play has been focused on as a pivotal skill for young children, as it is an important context for both cognitive development and social connection. For these reasons, play is a primary focus of instruction for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Pretend play is a social skill that...

Language Development and Communication for Nonverbal Autistic Children

• By: Chantal Rainford, BCBA, LBA Nevada Autism Center
• July 12th, 2022
• AAC devices, American Sign Language, children, communication, language, Music Therapy, nonverbal, PECS, picture exchange communication system, pivotal response training, speech therapy
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Autism spectrum disorder is one that has a broad range of symptoms, but many with its diagnosis have similar “core” symptoms. Difficulties with language and communication is a shared struggle for many. Thankfully, with today’s constantly evolving technology and research, individuals with...