I don't generally like ABA because it seems the child is just complying to get the adult to stop bugging them, and not interested in the actual interaction. However, what you are doing with Jade is an exception. Jade is clearly having fun.
i agree, something like saying "good job/ very good', giving them hi five is enough.. maybe food will be good just once in awhile but not definitely all the time.. for me giving food as reward will really make them crave for it more and it will not be healthy for them, truly.. btw im an OT..
YES! Use that special interest! Teach that kid in a way that will expand her knowledge! You are, by the way, unique because of the way you are handling this!
@Abnormaldiversity That is really not what ABA is all about. IF that is your experience, then the individuals who have been doing it are wrong. This is not the exception at all.
I shared this video with my professor and some fellow students yesterday to demonstrate how ASL can help to bridge the gap between verbal and nonverbal communication in kids w/Autism. Jade was a hit!
thanks! I am always glad to hear that Jade is educating people everywhere! Pairing signs with spoken words has helped Jade communicate tremendously. ASL is a valuable tool for children with articulation problems.
Is there a detailed description of what is being tried in the video? It says you don't have a degree but you would have reasons in mind for that exercise. Could they be described anywhere?
We had a couple ABA counsults prior to this, and while I did not feel that the descreet trial method would benefit my daughter, I did feel that the reward based concept had merit. I tailored what I had learned from the BCBA to fit Jade's needs.
Basically, I knew Jade likes bubbles, in order for her to get bubbles, she learned to say "more please".
Just as we reward neurotypical children with a sticker, or special activity for good behavior, in anticipation of encouraging future good behavior, we can do the same for autistic children, by scaling it down to small, attainable goals.
Please note that this approach is not effective for all autistic children. Although it is a simple, easy way to help many, and MUST be disguised as FUN!
Prompted responses are not the basis of true language. Mom might start just has she does but all of a sudden no more bubbles come out. "Oh No! they become "playfully stuck", then the child has to go up to mom and then both mom and child would be engaged in a simple but MEANINGFUL two-way social problem solving situation. This entice the child to use her visual spatial thinking, motor-planning, sensory and language in what we call intentional two way back and forth problem solving situations.
There is actually a much better way to relate to your child in order to not only "command" attention and "verbal response" with operant response conditioning - ABA. A more intimate emotional and deeper way of relating that doesn't begin from the well intentioned but misguided premise of "training the child's behavioral responses." A Developmental DIR approach respects the fondations of your child's individual processing differences of communicating/relating.
This is NOT commanding the child but exactly the opposite - showing the child that SHE can command. In VB this little girl is "manding" or requesting. This is the best way to show a child w. autism that language is useful and that interaction is fun. GREAT JOB!
I am so amazed and impressed with your ability to provide for your daughter in such a way. You're an inspiration and should be so proud of yourself and Jade.
We did this a lot with my ASD son. We would play games and stop until he asked for more. It's actually based on Verbal Behavior and worked well for my son. Keep working hard- she is doing so well.
Your little girl is very cute! It looks like she IS making progress! I think I'll share this video with a friend of mine who has an autistic child.
MyAutismRecovery 2 years ago
I don't generally like ABA because it seems the child is just complying to get the adult to stop bugging them, and not interested in the actual interaction. However, what you are doing with Jade is an exception. Jade is clearly having fun.
Abnormaldiversity 4 years ago
No therapy works for ANY child unless it is fun. You have to find a "reward" that the child LOVES, and promote language with it.
I am very against parents, therapists, etc, using food, or drinks as a "reward", ie: not giving the child a drink until they verbally ask for it.
btw, it was a BCBA who taught me how to do this, amazingly enough. :)
aware4autism 4 years ago
i agree, something like saying "good job/ very good', giving them hi five is enough.. maybe food will be good just once in awhile but not definitely all the time.. for me giving food as reward will really make them crave for it more and it will not be healthy for them, truly.. btw im an OT..
louizeja 2 years ago
YES! Use that special interest! Teach that kid in a way that will expand her knowledge! You are, by the way, unique because of the way you are handling this!
apostolicaspie 2 years ago
@Abnormaldiversity That is really not what ABA is all about. IF that is your experience, then the individuals who have been doing it are wrong. This is not the exception at all.
perachori 6 months ago
They teach sign language to all the toddlers in my son's daycare. Its a great tool for anyone with a young child. We still do it for fun now!
LucyShy 4 years ago
I shared this video with my professor and some fellow students yesterday to demonstrate how ASL can help to bridge the gap between verbal and nonverbal communication in kids w/Autism. Jade was a hit!
al25030 4 years ago
thanks! I am always glad to hear that Jade is educating people everywhere! Pairing signs with spoken words has helped Jade communicate tremendously. ASL is a valuable tool for children with articulation problems.
aware4autism 4 years ago
Is there a detailed description of what is being tried in the video? It says you don't have a degree but you would have reasons in mind for that exercise. Could they be described anywhere?
cassbil 4 years ago
We had a couple ABA counsults prior to this, and while I did not feel that the descreet trial method would benefit my daughter, I did feel that the reward based concept had merit. I tailored what I had learned from the BCBA to fit Jade's needs.
Basically, I knew Jade likes bubbles, in order for her to get bubbles, she learned to say "more please".
aware4autism 4 years ago
Just as we reward neurotypical children with a sticker, or special activity for good behavior, in anticipation of encouraging future good behavior, we can do the same for autistic children, by scaling it down to small, attainable goals.
Please note that this approach is not effective for all autistic children. Although it is a simple, easy way to help many, and MUST be disguised as FUN!
aware4autism 4 years ago
If you did not do this, would she never ask of anything?
ysangkok 4 years ago
Prompted responses are not the basis of true language. Mom might start just has she does but all of a sudden no more bubbles come out. "Oh No! they become "playfully stuck", then the child has to go up to mom and then both mom and child would be engaged in a simple but MEANINGFUL two-way social problem solving situation. This entice the child to use her visual spatial thinking, motor-planning, sensory and language in what we call intentional two way back and forth problem solving situations.
Neilgs 5 years ago
huh? I don't think you understand, this is the first time Jade ever asked for anything, prompting, or not. Did you not notice she has autism?
aware4autism 5 years ago
"more please!" She is so sweet, she reminds me of my daughter just a little older.
babymama1970 5 years ago
There is actually a much better way to relate to your child in order to not only "command" attention and "verbal response" with operant response conditioning - ABA. A more intimate emotional and deeper way of relating that doesn't begin from the well intentioned but misguided premise of "training the child's behavioral responses." A Developmental DIR approach respects the fondations of your child's individual processing differences of communicating/relating.
Neilgs 5 years ago
As a mother of a child with autism, I think the mother of this little girl is doing a fine job.
jillra65 5 years ago
This is NOT commanding the child but exactly the opposite - showing the child that SHE can command. In VB this little girl is "manding" or requesting. This is the best way to show a child w. autism that language is useful and that interaction is fun. GREAT JOB!
phieq 5 years ago
As an ABA therapist, I can tell you that you are doing a great job. She sounds wonderful!
profstirling 5 years ago
I am so amazed and impressed with your ability to provide for your daughter in such a way. You're an inspiration and should be so proud of yourself and Jade.
dagwoman88 5 years ago
We did this a lot with my ASD son. We would play games and stop until he asked for more. It's actually based on Verbal Behavior and worked well for my son. Keep working hard- she is doing so well.
thrillcats 5 years ago