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| The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children With Autism and Related Disorders | 
 enlarge | Authors: Mary Barbera, Tracy Rasmussen
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 22636
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 199
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 1843108526
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.9285882
EAN: 9781843108528
ASIN: 1843108526
Publication Date: May 15, 2007
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Product Description
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.
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 Prompt Services October 23, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is just what I need for my research in verbal behavior to put the intervention in laymans terms.
She is a wonderful author.
I got my book in adequate timing.
GREAT for non-BCBA's! August 8, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is so informative that I wrote to the author to tell her what a great job she did - and what a service for the community. It's in easy language and VERY helpful to the professional, as well as the parent. I highly recommend it!
 kinda harsh for the sensitive child July 28, 2008
0 out of 7 found this review helpful
I don't exactly agree with this type of therapy, kind of brainwashing, some kids just need time to flourish on their own. Maybe good for some. Not very good for very sensitive children.
Great introduction to ABA / VB January 28, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I am an ABA/VB professional as well as an author of a book on the topic of the Verbal Behavior Approach to ABA. I have met Mary only once but I have read her book and found it to be an excellent introduction to the science of behaviorism and particularly to the Verbal Behavior Approach to ABA. If you are currently trying to decide the best way to approach the education of the child with autism in your life or if you have already found the benefits of ABA and want to see the science of Behaviorism through the eyes of someone versed in Skinner's analysis of Verbal Behavior, this book is a great start. Once you have the basics down, you can continue your education of VB with "Educate Toward Recovery: Turning the Tables on Autism" A Teaching Manual for the Verbal Beahvior Approach to ABA also available here on AmazonEducate Toward Recovery: Turning the Tables on Autism.
A Must-Read January 7, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is easy and enjoyable to read. It explains, in simple terms, what VB is and gives you guidelines which are easy to follow. Useful for both parents and professionals.
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