Review
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"The Verbal Behavior Approach serves as a practical and
thorough guide on the principles of using the Verbal Behavior
Approach for children with autism. Difficult terms are translated
into easy-to-understand layman's terms, which would be very
useful for first- time learners and practicing clinicians
unfamiliar with the Verbal Behavior Approach... This book will
explain not only to parents, but also to Speech- Language
Pathologists and other professionals how to reinforce and
encourage communication from children with autism and other
disabilities... This book is a "must have" for Speech- Language
Pathologists interested in learning about and utilizing the
Verbal Behavior Approach. A number of highly specific therapy
techniques are presented as well as other relevant topics such as
reinforcement and behavior. Packed with useful information and
tips, this book is ideal for Speech- Language Pathologists across
both clinic and educational settings. The information that is
provided in this text is comprehensive, concise and practical and
Speech- Language Pathologists will benefit from its wealth of
resources included in the appendices. As the need for services
with children with autism spectrum disorder continue to grow,
Speech- Language Pathologists will require a concise, easy to
read resource as this one to become familiar with this approach
to effectively teach language to students with autism." --
International Journal of Behavioral and Consultation Therapy
"This book serves to educate family members exceptionally well on
several of the most important concepts and foundational ideas of
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Ms. Barbera does an outstanding
job of explaining why the ABC's
(Antecedents-Behaviors-Consequences) of behavior are so important
to understand. She is especially good at explaining the
importance of determining the function of challenging behaviors.
This will help parents as they try to unravel the seeming
mysteries of children's behaviors. She also clearly outlines how
s must match the functions of behaviors, and how
appropriate replacement skills must be taught to address the same
function... the book is an excellent source of information on
Applied Behavior Analysis and on Verbal Behavior. It serves to
clear up some major sources of consumer confusion, most notably
about Verbal Behavior's embeddedness within ABA. There are
countless helpful and well-grounded suggestions for parents who
are interested in using this approach with their children." --
Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention "This book
provides a friendly voice that will assist parents, educators,
and other professionals in utilizing these techniques with
children with autism. It is a must have for anyone who knows,
lives with, or teaches a child with autism spectrum disorder." --
Kimberly Barnes, PhD, CCC-SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist
"The Verbal Behavior Approach is a wonderful book! I typically
get glazed over with the intensity of ABA/VB. This was an easy
read that provided clear-cut, practical information that families
and professionals can effectively use." -- Traci L. Plunkett,
Mother of a son with PDD-NOS "This book accomplishes many things
that few such works do-it pairs sound research with concrete
examples; is accessible to the expert and novice alike, and
touches the heart without sacrificing professionalism." -- Anne
A. Skleder, Ph.D. Provost, Cabrini College "As a dedicated and
caring parent, Mary has demonstrated her commitment to all
children with autism by writing such a thoughtful and useful
book." -- Rick Kubina, Ph.D., BCBA, Associate Professor, The
Pennsylvania State University "Written with style, warmth and
real know-how, Mary Barbera has managed to combine valuable
therapeutic advice with her own eloquent story." -- Eustacia
Cutler, Author of A Thorn in My Pocket: Temple Grandin's Mother
Tells the Family Story "An amazing book that combines detailed
instructions for parents on how to get started using ABA/VB with
a little bit of emotional support to let them know that they are
not alone." -- Trish Cuce, Mother of a daughter with autism,
teacher & consultant for children with Autism, Founder of POAC of
PA "An easy to follow guide that works. The Verbal Behavior
approach is motivation driven, creating the desire to learn." --
Kathleen Ricca, M.Ed., parent of a three-year-old boy with autism
"One of the most valuable books for parents of children with
autism since Let Me Hear Your Voice by Catherine Maurice." --
Mark Sundberg, Ph.D.,BCBA, Author of the VB-P (2008) "Barbera
is not only accurate, but easy to understand... her personal
experience in this area makes her explanations and instructions
entertaining and easy to apply." -- Dr. Jack Michael, Professor
Emeritus, Western Michigan University "I taught a class on verbal
behavior once a year for 25 years. How I wish I could have had
this book during that time. It would have made my instruction so
much more effective." -- John O. Cooper, Ed.D., Professor
Emeritus of Education, The Ohio State University, Co-Author of
Applied Behavior Analysis "With clear, concise explanations and
examples, heartfelt stories and helpful resources listed
throughout, Mary has provided the community with a nice
description of teaching verbal behavior. Every parent of a newly
diagnosed child should own a copy of this book." -- Holly Kibbe,
MS, BCBA, Establishing Operations, Inc. "A succinct, intelligible
tour of an effective intervention for autistic children through
both speech and non-verbal communication. VB is a refinement of
B.F. Skinner's pioneering work on language and operates under the
conviction that expressive language is behavioral, rather than
purely cognitive. Barbera takes Skinner's arcane language and
renders it not only clear but convincing" -- Kirkus Reports
"Using a behavioral analysis of language as described by B.F.
Skinner, this approach teaches language across functions, which
Mary explains with easy-to-understand examples and language.
Written from the perspective of both a parent and a professional
this book will prove valuable to a variety of readers." --
Catherine B. Doran, MA, CCC/SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist
"I highly recommend Mary's book. It is excellent! Although it's
very short and easy to read, it seems to cover everything! I'm
recommending it to every parent and professional I come in
contact with." -- Sharon Zamrin, M.S.Ed., BCBA "The Verbal
Behavior Approach provides useful information and resources for
immediate application, accomplishing the book's main objective,
providing for rapid implementation of an AVB program." -- The
Behavior Analyst Today "Written with style, warmth and real
know-how, Mary Barbera has managed to combine valuable
therapeutic advice with her own eloquent story." -- Eustacia
Cutler, author of A Thorn in My Pocket: Temple Grandin's Mother
Tells the Family Story
Review
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“The Verbal Behavior Approach serves as a practical and
thorough guide on the principles of using the Verbal Behavior
Approach for children with autism. Difficult terms are translated
into easy-to-understand layman's terms, which would be very
useful for first- time learners and practicing clinicians
unfamiliar with the Verbal Behavior Approach... This book will
explain not only to parents, but also to Speech- Language
Pathologists and other professionals how to reinforce and
encourage communication from children with autism and other
disabilities... This book is a “must have” for Speech- Language
Pathologists interested in learning about and utilizing the
Verbal Behavior Approach. A number of highly specific therapy
techniques are presented as well as other relevant topics such as
reinforcement and behavior. Packed with useful information and
tips, this book is ideal for Speech- Language Pathologists across
both clinic and educational settings. The information that is
provided in this text is comprehensive, concise and practical and
Speech- Language Pathologists will benefit from its wealth of
resources included in the appendices. As the need for services
with children with autism spectrum disorder continue to grow,
Speech- Language Pathologists will require a concise, easy to
read resource as this one to become familiar with this approach
to effectively teach language to students with autism.”
(International Journal of Behavioral and Consultation Therapy)
“This book serves to educate family members exceptionally well on
several of the most important concepts and foundational ideas of
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Ms. Barbera does an outstanding
job of explaining why the ABC's
(Antecedents-Behaviors-Consequences) of behavior are so important
to understand. She is especially good at explaining the
importance of determining the function of challenging behaviors.
This will help parents as they try to unravel the seeming
mysteries of children's behaviors. She also clearly outlines how
s must match the functions of behaviors, and how
appropriate replacement skills must be taught to address the same
function... the book is an excellent source of information on
Applied Behavior Analysis and on Verbal Behavior. It serves to
clear up some major sources of consumer confusion, most notably
about Verbal Behavior's embeddedness within ABA. There are
countless helpful and well-grounded suggestions for parents who
are interested in using this approach with their children.”
(Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention)
“This book provides a friendly voice that will assist parents,
educators, and other professionals in utilizing these techniques
with children with autism. It is a must have for anyone who
knows, lives with, or teaches a child with autism spectrum
disorder.” (Kimberly Barnes, PhD, CCC-SLP, Speech and Language
Pathologist)
“The Verbal Behavior Approach is a wonderful book! I typically
get glazed over with the intensity of ABA/VB. This was an easy
read that provided clear-cut, practical information that families
and professionals can effectively use.” (Traci L. Plunkett,
Mother of a son with PDD-NOS)
“This book accomplishes many things that few such works do–it
pairs sound research with concrete examples; is accessible to the
expert and novice alike, and touches the heart without
sacrificing professionalism.” (Anne A. Skleder, Ph.D. Provost,
Cabrini College)
“As a dedicated and caring parent, Mary has demonstrated her
commitment to all children with autism by writing such a
thoughtful and useful book.” (Rick Kubina, Ph.D., BCBA, Associate
Professor, The Pennsylvania State University)
“Written with style, warmth and real know-how, Mary Barbera has
managed to combine valuable therapeutic advice with her own
eloquent story.” (Eustacia Cutler, Author of A Thorn in My
Pocket: Temple Grandin's Mother Tells the Family Story)
“An amazing book that combines detailed instructions for parents
on how to get started using ABA/VB with a little bit of emotional
support to let them know that they are not alone.” (Trish Cuce,
Mother of a daughter with autism, teacher & consultant for
children with Autism, Founder of POAC of PA)
“An easy to follow guide that works. The Verbal Behavior approach
is motivation driven, creating the desire to learn.” (Kathleen
Ricca, M.Ed., parent of a three-year-old boy with autism)
“One of the most valuable books for parents of children with
autism since Let Me Hear Your Voice by Catherine Maurice.” (Mark
Sundberg, Ph.D.,BCBA, Author of the VB-P (2008))