This episode is a more technical one and the start of the second mini-series I will have on this podcast. The first series is And Mental Health where I talk about all things related to mental health. This one is And ABA where I talk about all things related to Applied Behavior Analysis. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 10 years working in the field, I feel I have a lot to share on this topic.
In my clinical practice, I have worked with many non-vocal clients. There are two things I would like to get across first and foremost. One is just because they can't talk now does not mean they will never talk. Two, just because they can't vocally speak, does not mean they can't communicate. In the interim between a child potentially learning to talk and their current state of not talking, it is imperative that they have a communication system in place to communicate their wants and needs.
The three systems I talk about in this episode are:
- Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)
- Speech Generating Devices (SGDs)
- Sign Language
Each of these systems have pro's and con's to them which I delve into. If you are listening and feel the need to take notes - don't! I've got you. Simply check out the Resources section on www.psychminds.com, subscribe and download your FREE workbook which covers everything mentioned in this episode.
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*Transcript Edit: At the beginning of the podcast, I said nonverbal communication. This was meant to be non-vocal. And yes, there is a difference ;) *