The Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project

I would like to share this video from the PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training & Technical Assistance Network)  Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project which I believe is one that gives a reasonable and realistic slice of what Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior looks like - and to counter what I see as unfair and misrepresentative stereotypes that applied behavior analysis is not considerate or caring to the children being taught and assisted under this method of intervention. I might add that often times these misrepresentations are made by those who have their own commercial reasons for making such statements.

Please note that many of the behavior analysts in this video are themselves parents of children with autism and, naturally,  have a personal interest in their own children receiving effective and ethical treatment, as well as the children that they serve and instruct.

Verbal Behavior Project

Related resources from PaTTAN/Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Network

PaTTAN generously makes these materials free of charge.

 Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Network Family Handbook,
Includes,

• What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? . 7
• What is Verbal Behavior (VB)? . 8
• How Do We Implement VB in the Classroom? . 10
• What is the Behavioral Language Assessment Form (BLAF)? . 11
• What is the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS)? . 12
• What is the VB-MAPP? . 13
• Important Terms to Know . 14
• Behavior Reduction . 15
• Resources . 17
• APPENDIX 1. – BLAF . 18
• APPENDIX 2. – ABLLS. 21
• APPENDIX 3. – VB-MAPP Milestones Master Scoring Form. 22
• APPENDIX 4. – VB-MAPP Barriers Scoring Form . 23
• APPENDIX 5. – Reinforcement Assessment Form . 24
• APPENDIX 6. – Glossary of Terms . 26

The Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project
A Beginning Guide to the Intensive Teaching Process of the Verbal Operants

Advanced Verbal Behavior Principles and Approaches for Developing Language in Children with Autism
December 9, 2005
Workshop Materials

Other Training materials from PaTTAN

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Best wishes!

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not intended to be professional advice or endorsement.

The Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project