ABA Therapy for Nonverbal Toddlers: Developing Communication Skills for Kids with Autism

by Mary Kelso

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be beneficial to encourage communication for early childhood special needs children that are nonverbal, minimally verbal, or late talking toddlers. This book introduces errorless teaching that is used to teach preschool learning activities and concepts without errors or mistakes by the child. ABA methods for kids can help to avoid or decrease frustration by making learning fun by building confidence and enthusiasm with teaching instructions. Selecting preferred reinforcement is discussed so new skills, as well as self-control and patience can be rewarded.

Teaching techniques for receptive and expressive language skills for children with autism spectrum disorders are provided. This includes helpful methods to talk with your toddler and encourage communication.

There are instructions for making your own story books so they can be used to develop basic concepts that will help to prepare children for kindergarten readiness skills .

Another part of ABA therapy is behavior control to decrease challenging or inappropriate behavior such as aggression or self-injury behavior (SIB). This book does not address these issues because they are not always present with nonverbal children.

This book should not be a substitute for advice from a BCBA, SLP, Early Intervention Specialist or any other professional that can work one-on-one with a child.

Genres: Psychology

59 pages, Paperback

Published December 14, 2021

Reviews

[Sean Sparks · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book of 55 pages. Short and informative.

[Amy Ellison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent information

I am so glad I found this book. My grandson is being evaluated for ASD and I keep hearing about ABA, but had no idea what it was. This book was easy to read and very informative. It also explains everything in lay terms. She really made it interesting too. It made me want to become a Behavioral Therapist or a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. She gives examples so that we can continue the therapy at home. It is an essential book if you are going into the field of ABA or if you are a parent of a child who is on the autism spectrum.

[Giovanni · Rating 5 out of 5]

*****Really Amazing! No Fluff, Straight Effective Tips about ABA techniques!!

Mary Kelso, just her name is all
I need to know that the book contains amazing pearl of wisdom.

In her new books she delivers great insights about ABA techniques to communicate effectively with your little child, increasing their confidence, self esteem and helping them to reach great achievements.

Not too long, easy to read and really enjoyable….

[Cara Bramlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

ABA therapy made simple

The author does a great job at breaking down ABA therapy that is easy for the parents of nonverbal toddlers to understand as well as things they can implement. Great book!

[Rommie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concise and easy to read and understand.

I recommend this book to anyone starting a career on ABA, whether RBT, BT, BCBA student or a parent or caregiver trying to better understand how to ABA. This is an informative book, in a plain, easy to understand language.

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful

A lot of information is packed into a few pages. Very informative and impressive. The Author has written this in a way that is easy to read and comprehend.

[Caroline Centeno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must Read if you’re doing ABA w/child

Great foundation terms, and beginning dialogue to have with your child’s ABA team or if you’re considering becoming a RBT

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

Very informative for the beginning BT. Very easy to understand terms and techniques. Gives insight into the process of being a BT, RBT, and BCBA.

[Lucy Ballesteros · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains vocabulary that is explained in simplified terms so that parents can understand. It is a short read but very informative. I enjoyed reading the teaching ideas this book has.

[Lucy Ballesteros · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great for parents who have just received their child's diagnosis. This book explains basic terminology that parent will soon be hearing a lot of and may be confusing.

[BreeAnna C. Coombs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read

Enjoyed learning about ABA and his to effectively aid children getting on the learning curve. Will definitely use some of the ideas with my students.

[Andrea Knaus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction book to some ABA techniques.