Teaching Conversation to Children With Autism: Scripts And Script Fading (Topics in Autism)
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Rating | : | 4.72 (885 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1890627321 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2017-02-15 |
Language | : | English |
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"Clearinstructions that parents and professionals can use to teach complex conversation skills to learners with autism of all ages." --Gina Green, Ph.D., BCBA, San Diego State University and University of North Texas
. Drs. Their applied behavior analysis research on autism intervention is recognized both nationally and internationally. They are the authors of Activity Schedules for Children with Autism (Woodbine House, 1999), many journal articles, and book chapters. McClannahan and Krantz are Executive Directors of the Princeton Child Development Institute, a community-based, nonprofit program tha
"Commencing communication" according to Lisa F.. Here are some easy to understand directions that I'm using to get my son communicating.. Good resource Very good source of information. "Intervention relies on outdated technology" according to Laura. The techniques described in the book rely on the use of outdated technology - card readers. I wish the authors had mentioned ways to use scripts with other materials and not just audiotape recorders. I realize this book was last published in 2005, but the information presented seems more like it was written in 1985. Other than the reliance on card readers, the information seems val
The partner supports the conversation with a response (e.g., "Yogurt is good", or "You had yogurt for lunch"). After the child masters a few scripts, the script-fading process begins. Use scripts at home, in school, in the workplace, and in the community. The process starts when a child engages in conversation with an interaction partner by reading a script or playing it on an audio card reader to start the conversation (e.g., "I like yogurt"). Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism also covers:-Prompts and rewards-Observing, evaluating, and measuring results-Activity schedules, card readers, and voice recorders-Conversation activities-Scripts for