Welcome to the Verbal Beginnings Family Corner!
Thank you so much for stopping by the Verbal Beginnings Family Corner. Here you will be able to find helpful resources, fun craft projects and games to play at home, a community calendar to ensure you don’t miss any fun events and links to sign up for FREE Verbal Beginnings Webinars.
Videos
Mealtime Behavior Challenges Among Children with Autism:Going Beyond the Picky Eater
The Myths about Alternative Augmentative Communication: Will AAC prevent my child from speaking?
Autism and Sex Education: Practical Applications of Comprehensive Sex and Relationship Education
Navigating the IEP Process for Children on the Autism Spectrum
A Guide to Quality-Based Programs for Children with Autism
Autism Summer Programs & Preventing Skills Regression
Verbal Beginnings is so proud to announce that we are making an impact on the ABA world by releasing our own magazine, “ABA Impact by Verbal Beginnings!” Not only will this magazine have information for parents, but it will also include scientific articles written by our own staff on a variety of topics.
From eating tips to insurance advice, this is a magazine you won’t want to put down.
This project is so important to us because it connects to multiple core values that we have built our business on. From dissemination to collaboration and education, we are passionate about being a leader in the ABA world for both clients and therapists. Our motto is to ‘Change Lives. One Child At A Time. One Professional At A Time.’ and this magazine is a key part of how we are executing that mission.
Blog Posts
Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat
Join Us for a Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat at the Columbia Center! Get ready for a fun-filled day at Verbal Beginnings’ annual Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat, happening on October 26th from 11 AM to 2 PM at our Columbia Center. This event is designed to create a safe and enjoyable environment for children of all…
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…
Thanksgiving: Mealtime Tips, Crafts, and Ways To Donate
Verbal Beginnings wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with abundance and bright moments. We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating all there is to be thankful for! To help make the day extra special, we have some food tips, crafts, and ways to donate in your community! The most memorable Thanksgiving traditions…
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.…
Autism-Friendly Halloween Tips!
Halloween is known by all as a spooktacular day full of tricks and treats, but if you have a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder it can be a scary day full of challenges and stress – even though it’s just for fun. Children of all ages are usually eager and excited to be celebrating…
Special Resource: FAQ’s on Delaying Kindergarten
Parents sometimes feel pressured by school systems to enroll their children in kindergarten even if they feel that their child is not ready for it or if the child is receiving other specialized services at age five. Parents have the right to make the decision as to whether a five-year-old should start kindergarten. There are Maryland regulations in place to address this concern. In this article, hear from Attorney Nicole Joseph on your options and rights as a parent when it comes to kindergarten readiness.
Where Families Come First
Client Satisfaction Score
At Verbal Beginnings, we prioritize feedback from parents to continuously improve our services. By regularly asking how we’re doing, we gather valuable insights that shape our client satisfaction score. This score reflects our commitment to ensuring families receive the best possible care and support.
NPS Score
At Verbal Beginnings, we use our Net Promoter Score (NPS) to gauge client satisfaction and loyalty. We’re always striving to improve by listening to feedback and making adjustments that enhance the experience for our families. Our goal is to consistently raise our NPS, ensuring that more clients feel confident in recommending our services to others.
Insurance
Navigating the insurance world isn’t an easy task. Add autism and applied behavior analysis (ABA) into the mix and it’s even trickier. With years of experience working with insurance companies, our team is here to help you on this journey.
VB In the Community
- Aug 15: Surfer’s Healing, Eastern Shore, DE
- Sept 22: Run Wild for Autism, Assateague, MD
- Sept 22: Rock the Spectrum Anniversary Event, Rockville, MD
- Oct 4: AUSOM Every Step Counts 5k Run, Centennial Park, MD
- Oct 26: Trunk or Treat at VB Columbia