Using ABA Techniques to Develop First Sounds and Words in Children with Autism

In this week’s video blog, I’m going to discuss techniques I use when working with a child who is non-vocal or minimally vocal.

[hirahassan]

Thankyou so much. I am working with a non verbal kid. This video would definitely benefit me.

[nomadsworlds]

I found this channel at the right time.

[MartinezCrystal]

Currently going through all your videos as much as I can lol Mom to a 2 year old.

[notserenity]

I am an ABA therapist.
Language bombardment!!!! Constant nonstop narrative speaking. 3rd person works well. Examples- I want up, - up!up!up! I want juice, juicey! Juicey! Juicey!
Narrative-Jon likes to run, go! Go! Go! You like the blue block, stack on the red block. How many blocks? 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, blocks! You smashed the blocks! Yay!!!!(insert smash noise)

Singing! Noises! Use volume! Repeat everything 3-4 times and use rhythm. Make up songs about all the things they love. Example- jon loves trucks and cars, trucks and cars blue and red, blue and red! John loves mom and dad, mom and dad, nana and papa, nana and papa.

Relationship gives you eye contact. Encourage every babble or noise. Connection is key to them seeing your mouth and mimicking.
Remember to have fun! 2 hearts become one.

[anavenegas]

Common sense!!!! Not overwhelming them with long impossible sentences... gracias 🙏

[maryannewacera]

Thank you so much for this. My 15 mnth old has delayed speech as well as little non verbal communication. He makes a lot of sounds but since i cant pick out any clear words, I rarely pay any attention when he speaks. I will be more attentive and reinforce the words I can pick out. I have watched some of your videos, and they are really helpful. I will put what you've said into practice.

[yzabellemanalo]

Thank you so much for this! your tips help me a lot.

[tsung-minchen]

Hi! I'm mom of Autism 4yrs old son. I've been watching your videos it was fantastic and gave me inspiration. I would like to attend the online course. Please give me more details and advice. Thank u so much and hope uhave a wonder day.

[dorigazidedja]

Hi dear...thankbyou so much for ur videos...do u have any video that uvteach how can I make my child 2 years and 10 month old chewing? He dosent accept any food even small pieces I'm just doin it in blender everything!! Thank you

[sjohnson]

Hi, I’m a OR/RN on the weekends, but I babysit for a little boy during the week. It has been a awhile since my children were young so I wasn’t sure if I was just out of practice or if there might be something more going on. He is 15mo and I have an extremely hard time getting him to eat solid foods, especially anything with texture. I find a spoon to make it worse. He doesn’t seem to grasp the hand to mouth reflex. Very minimal speech, and not often. I know that I am not his parent and I am certainly not looking for a DX, I really would just like some pointers on how to effectively promote better responses in an appropriate way. Thank you

[leeeus]

my son, who finally at the age of early three, is trying very hard to repeat everything I say. Some sounds (i.e. bbb, mmm, ooo, ppp, ttt) he is doing very well but other sounds he is not even close (i.e. fff, etc.) but more importantly he will only do the beginning sound and not the whole word. For example, for the word "open", he will say "o" but not both syllables (i.e. "o" and "pen"). Also, do you recommend he does PECs? we have been emphasizing PECs but it seems he is trying hard to speak and maybe PECs is not the right option. One speech therapist is emphasizing PECs; his other speech therapist at school wants to emphasize oral speech. He is babbling alot and really trying hard to repeat what I say but it is really off.

[laurasmith]

Would continued breastfeeding after 2 be a sign of a feeding problem? If the child shows no sign of stopping and constantly wants to nurse?

[erinrussell]

Mary, thank you! Do you happen to have a video of a parent working with their child as an example? Or know of a good "ABA" example on youtube I can use to show a parent?

[JustSmilePsycho]

Hi, your video is great I have a 18 month old son who is autistic and I just want to get some ideas of the best way to do at home to get him to say his first word. I am trying to follow your tips but my son doesnt seem to want to try to say words. He babbles a lot. He doesnt have feeding issues he does eat fine with me feeding him. Like what should I do as in activity wise or anything to get him to say his first word?? Please help.

[TheMashail]

If a three year old is only eating pureed foods can ths cause delay? He has red flags of autism, no diagnosis. Few words, doesn't use them often. V little eye contact. V playful. Happy child. Plz reply.

[Hinaisthebest]

Mary, my daughter is 3 non verbal ASD level 2. Picky eater, often gags on foods. What should i do?

[kimberlydunn]

Mary,
I am a retired 2nd grade teacher. I am currently working with a 3 year old and her 21 month old sister. The baby really only says a few words. Her sister is extremely bright and has an extensive vocabulary. Is late talking more prevalent in the second child —as they are just 15 months apart?? I should reiterate that I am babysitting these beautiful children and the parent thinks that she will just start talking one day! What can I do to help her???
Thank you very much!
Kimberly

[moneylinda]

Hello there, my 8 year old has autism. He is some what vocal . I have a 21 month old would isn't speaking sometimes he babbles. I also have a 3 year old who use to say up to 100 words but no longer speaks. He is non verbal and they all have global developmental delay... What would be best to help him with speech. My 3 year old only squeals and makes sounds like he wants to talk but gets very frustrated....

[abdulaliako]

My daughter is 4 and when she speaks it's not really clear for example she will say hink instead of pink. I understd because she will point at the object. How can I make her pronounce well?

[sheevaaleatheiyarichard]

Hello Mary.. do you think ST is better training for my 17old who is non verbal? someone is suggesting ABA... bcuz ST needs when they start speaking at least.. help me please im confused... which one shall i do first?