RE: Subject: slp know of book/ languge development

[Guest guest]

" ... I know he can do sorting, and matching of 3

ofjects and some sequencing with games , but I need help in knowing

what to do next... "

Dear Becky,

have you completed the ABLLS yet? if not i would use that as a guide as to

what to teach next. many books that attempt to sequence skills

developmentally do not take into consideration children who are not the

" norm. " i highly suggest that you utilize a criterion-reference assessment

such as the ABLLS since it also provides you with skills that are very close

to a typical developmental pattern of language, social, academic... skills.

based on your post, i am assuming that you are following a more " traditional "

approach of ABA. you may want to consider reading Sundberg & Partington's

book, " Teaching Language to Children with Autism or other Developmental

Disabilities. " with this book and the ABLLS, you will have a good idea of how

to progress.

Selma ez, M.S.Ed.

ABA/VB Consultant

Chicagoland, USA