Verbal Behavior Approach by Mary Lynch Barbera.

1. What is new and different about what Dr. Barbera describes as the "VB approach" compared with traditional approaches?
2. How does Dr. Barbera distinguish the VB approach in terms of instructional approach, generalization training, targets of instruction?
3. What is the importance of pacing/fluency? To what extent does the author convince you of this?
4. What do you see as the three main points this author is making about communication programming?
5. What do you consider the major advantages to this approach?

Language Learning Environment of Young Children with Autism - Steven Warren

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTcf6H-dVw8

1. What is meant by a language and learning environment?
2. What is a main point being made regarding communication in individuals with autism?
3. How does this lecture fit in with anything we have discussed about core features of autism from a diagnostic point of view?
4. What are his suggestions for maximizing learning and communication?