Teaching Verbal Behavior: An Introduction to Parents Teaching Language

Narrated by: James W. Partington, Ph.D., B.C.B.A.

This publication represents an extension of Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior to the education of special populations, and though data documenting the effectiveness of these protocols relative to others are not yet available, we list them here for the convenience of those who may have a particular interest in these topics.

Teaching Verbal Behavior: An Introduction to Parents Teaching Language follows the first ten months of an intensive language intervention conducted by the mother of Dani, a young girl diagnosed with autism. Dani’s progress demonstrates the importance of parents learning to capture their child’s motivation, as we see Dani’s family teaching her how to ask for items and activities that she enjoys (mand training). Dr. James Partington reviews the process for the identification of initial skills to be taught, and presents an analysis of effective teaching strategies. Dr. Partington additionally describes the progression of a language-based curriculum that focuse4s on the development of specific expressive language skills and other basic learner skills. Through the development of these skills, Dani, like many other children with language delays, gradually becomes more able to learn from less structured teaching activities. With Dr. Partington’s clear and systematic presentation, parents and professionals can learn the essential elements of programs like Dani’s, designed to help children with language delays be successful participants in the learning process. Please note that this is a VHS video.

Narrated by: James W. Partington, Ph.D., B.C.B.A.
Intended Audience: Parents and Professionals
Length: 50 minutes.

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