Integrating Speech and Occupational Therapy with ABA

Integrating Speech and Occupational Therapy with ABA: Maximizing Your Child’s Potential

In the realm of autism services, the integration of multiple therapies can significantly enhance a child’s development. This blog explores the collaborative approach of combining Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy to provide a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to each child’s unique needs. Understanding the Integrated Service Model The integrated service model…

What Does an ABA Therapy Session Look Like?

ABA therapy, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is a data-driven approach to help individuals with autism and other developmental challenges learn new skills and thrive! The goal is simple: to improve communication, social skills, and reduce behaviors that might get in the way of everyday life. Every session is carefully tailored to fit the unique needs…

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Comprehensive Services and Autism Therapy: Questions and Answers

Verbal Beginnings wants to be your choice for early intervention comprehensive autism services! That means a collaborative approach to therapy that covers a wide range of services to help children on the autism spectrum. We know that the topic of comprehensive services and ABA therapy can raise some questions so here are some quick Q/A’s…

Autism Diagnosis: Medical vs Educational

What’s The Difference Between School and Medical Autism Diagnoses? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that affects children and adults in various ways. When it comes to Early Intervention and getting therapy for a young child, an official diagnosis plays a big part in getting the right treatment… and fast. One important aspect…

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Food Fight: End Mealtime Battles With Evidence-Based Feeding Interventions

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.…

ABA Behind the Scenes: What is Listener Responding?

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,…

Community, Culture, and Cultivating Relationships: Meet Jillian Bartolini, Clinical Supervisor

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…