AutismABA@yahoogroups.com
Description from the discussion group's web page: The
Autism and ABA list is an open forum for discussing
anything related to autism. Much of our discussion centers
around Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including specializations
of ABA, such as Applied Verbal Behavior (AVB) and Natural
Environment Training (NET). However, any and every topic
related to autism is welcome! We're a quiet list, but
we have a healthy mix of parents, professionals, and
others involved with autism in some way. Welcome!
VerbalBehavior@yahoogroups.com
(Description from the discussion group's web page) The
focus of this list is Applied Verbal Behavior (AVB),
a specialty within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
(ABA). AVB is based upon B.F. Skinner's 1957 analysis
of verbal behavior, which looks at the functions of
the different verbal operants (units of language).
AVB addresses difficulties in the development of communication
seen in most individuals with autism and other related
disabilities, in part by emphasizing functional language
and tying it to motivational variables. Applied Verbal
Behavior has yielded dramatic outcomes for many students
and has recently been popularized through the successes
of certain professionals, notably Drs. Sundberg, Partington,
Carbone, McGreevy, Michael, et al.
Members of this list post and answer questions pertaining
to teaching with VB. Responses are checked before approval
to ensure a high quality of information. Welcome!
DTT-NET@yahoogroups.com
(Description from the discussion group's web page) One
of the most complex tasks both parents and professionals
face is developing and implementing an effective language
intervention for children with autism. Parents and professionals
are finding that BOTH Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
and Natural Environment Training (NET), together with
the help of Skinner's (1957) Functional Analysis of
Verbal Behavior to be very effective for children with
autism. And let me say, ALL THE ABOVE are components
of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). This list group
was designed to discuss how all of these components
of ABA work together. It is a place where parents and
professionals running home (and school) programs can
discuss concerns and share their knowledge of this type
of teaching. Other issues relating to autism will not
be addressed on this list. (DTT-NET is not a methodology
within itself. DTT-NET is an acronym used to describe
this listgroup.) |
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