Many families have a veggie-loathing, chicken nuggets-only, no-foods-touching, picky eater in their midst. But families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are even more likely than most to experience mealtime struggles. It’s estimated that 44% to 89% of children with ASD have feeding challenges such as food selectivity, disruptive feeding behaviors, gagging, or overeating.…
As most of you have heard there are some BIG changes for BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) in 2022. Along the way, there are many boxes that will need to be checked off and new changes to learn. In this blog, we will review the 3 most important updates that you need to know! …
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet M.S., BCBA, LBA Clinical Coordinator Alexis Law as she talks about her passion for being not only a supervisor, but a coach and problem solver for her team! What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? Being able to coach and support my team. I love problem-solving…
Verbal Beginnings is always working to raise the bar. When you are constantly self-assessing, you notice areas for improvement. It’s only natural. And if you aren’t afraid of raising the bar, then you get to work to make sure you are doing what is necessary to continuously improve and make better. That’s what Verbal Beginnings…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor Sarah Wright as she talks about her passion for being a supervisor, and why is she thankful to work at a place like Verbal Beginnings. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? I really enjoy family training and collaborating with other providers. It…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor Dylan Rutter and hear more about his love for Verbal Beginnings University, and how his team always brings a smile to his face. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? I find being able to train highly motivated staff and passing along knowledge…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor Maggie Mueller, hear more about her love for her staff and clients, and get some advice for those just starting their careers in ABA. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? The children and staff members. I LOVE staff training and seeing them…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor Megan Gold and hear about the joy she finds in her job, why she is passionate about ABA, and the silver linings of working in a pandemic. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? That answer is always the achievements of our kiddos.…
In this edition of ABA Behind the Scenes, Jami Hardy, MS, BCBA, LGPC, talks about listener responding in early language development. Listener responding is following directions given by others—for example, stand up, walk to the table, find mom, touch the chair, and pick up book. This is an important skill to discriminate between multiple items,…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor Emily Weihs and hear about the joy she finds in her job, why she is passionate about ABA, and the silver linings of working in a pandemic. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? One of my favorite parts of being a BCBA…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Program Coordinator MacKenzie Barnard, hear what she loves most about her clients, and how Verbal Beginnings has given her a chance to grow as a clinician. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? I love watching the growth of all of my clients and families…
Access to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy is growing – which is great since 1 in 54 kiddos are diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Over the past few years, the number of providers has grown significantly and with it, the number of options for families and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Yet, whether you’re a…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor and BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Jillian Bartolini, as she talks about Verbal Beginnings’ community and culture, and why she loves working in ABA therapy. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? Everyone always says the most rewarding part of the job is…
We are often asked as kids, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” We go through school, internships, jobs, and more searching for that answer, but sometimes it seems like we still don’t know. And after you graduate? Then the pressure is really on and it feels like everything you’re considering is…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet the Director of Healthy Beginnings Ben Sarcia, and hear more about his passion for helping others, and how Verbal Beginnings differs from other places he has worked. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? Being able to help children and families achieve progress. So many…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Program Coordinator Grace Gomez, and hear more about why she loves what she does and how the culture Verbal Beginnings has helped not only the families, but staff as well. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? The most rewarding part is being able to…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Lead Program Coordinator Macarena Fernandez and hear more about her passion for ABA, and how VB’s core values and dedication are helping clients and employees alike. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? Being able to apply the science of ABA and the analysis of Verbal…
In today’s staff spotlight we feature Tori Finney, MA, RBT, one of VB’s awesome field staff who shares some thoughts with us about how she’s been experiencing gratefulness and growth during the COVID-19 crisis. How has the COVID-19 situation impacted you the most? This has definitely been a time of difficulty and uncertainty. I have…
As part of Verbal Beginnings’ new Telehealth suite of services, our New Beginnings diagnostic service has launched a virtual option as well! Here to share more about this program is licensed psychologist and head of our New Beginnings program, Allison Maletsky, Psy.D! How is a virtual diagnostic session different than an in-person session? A…
Insights about telehealth services for feeding therapy by Verbal Beginnings’ Director of Healthy Beginnings, Ben Sarcia. As our news and social media channels are saturated with updates regarding COVID-19, one thing has become immediately clear: We are all going to be at home for longer than we had initially thought, so why not take advantage…