Increasing Language in Children with Autism Through a Shoebox

[@marybarbera]

What programs are you currently using to increase language in your child or client(s) with autism?

[@jlove8081]

He got evaluated at lausd they said he did have that many sign of him being artistic but his behavior has change it like putting him school he pick up other children behavior ..o don't think there give my son the hurt he need they put him in a class with children that has different disorder and kids are like a sponge the way the school system is set up his progress went down

[@jlove8081]

Its so many things that bothering me. I have no support

[@angelb.3941]

Zones of regulation and Unstuck and On Target with picture cards...and adjunct songs from youtube--paired with repetition and responsive classroom. I also glean from the ABLLS too amongst other things like the AEPS curriculum and modified TSG--as I am currently teaching in a preschool Autism classroom.

[@doridai4791]

I tried this technique with my 2 year old non verbal daughter today. She was really into it and made some vowels. So happy for this small progress!

[@marybarbera]

I am so happy to hear of that wonderful progress!! great work! I have more techniques like this in my online courses. Learn more here www.marybarbera.com/go

[@undergroundlady5892]

Any updates

[@Sushmita_Singha]

How is your daughter now??

[@MaryAtkinson-s4j]

Thanks! I am definitely going to try it on my grandson .

[@marybarbera]

Have fun!

[@countrydazy]

Dr. Barbera, thank you so much for all of the information you share. We suspect my 3 yo grandson is on the spectrum. He has single words he will say, occasionally some phrases, he will say a specific word for a few weeks then it seems that word is just lost. I will be caring for him during the day while Mom and Dad are working and am looking forward to implementing these techniques. I hope we will see progress for him. Again thank you so much for sharing all of this, giving us the ability to help my grandson.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you so much for watching! I would love to have you in my private Facebook community too! Join me for a free workshop for my online courses at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@saygrayspeech1016]

Dr. Barbera, thank you for your videos. I did this shoebox method with a middle school child who is new to us over the last year. He is non-verbal. I have pulled a few words out of him painfully, and only involving food and a few items that he is interested in holding and shaking. That has been great, since those words are meaningful to him. However, they are so few! I wanted to expand his vocabulary and his use of his voice. I also try AAC with him, but he cannot yet discriminate between two pictures, so it is slow going with one for one word/item exchange. I found this video and decided to try the shoebox with him. I grabbed some basic pictures and began handing them to him while saying the word. I actually named the color and the item for some reason. So... gray elephant, gray mouse, gray star... and then he said "gray star" as clear as day. I noticed that I was saying each phrase with the same prosody, and he also imitated my prosody. Thanks for this tip. I am excited to do all kinds of things with it! Since then I have tried it with other students to describe action in pictures as well. They love putting the pictures in the box. I am going to become a box collector.

[@marybarbera]

That's wonderful to hear. Thanks for sharing !! I hope you will come join me for a free workshop to learn more to help your students. www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@kristamiller8732]

You're amazing to be helping so many children... we just started ABA..I love your videos

[@marybarbera]

You got this! Thank you!!

[@MaryaM-mb3dm]

How’s your ABA going? We’re just starting. I wonder how much progress you’ve made in four months.

[@dianemckay9750]

Thank you for demonstrating this procedure. I'm reading your book now and this is so helpful to grasp the full technique and understanding of the procedure.

[@affy858]

Wow you explained how it works so well! Will be trying this🤞

[@marybarbera]

I hope it's effective for you! If you're looking for more help, I would love for you to join a free workshop at MaryBarbera.com/links-yt. You can also take a free digital assessment that will give you a great framework of your child's skills in 3 categories: self care, language + learning, and problem behaviors.

[@sobiakhan2855]

I tried search for autism alot and find this channel the best one to understand autism .im with hope that it will be helpful for me in curing my daughters prob she is 3 and half but still cant talk

[@marybarbera]

I am so happy you found my videos!! I have free workshops for parents of toddlers . It will help you to increase her language using proven techniques like the one in this video. Find it here: bit.ly/2ELvSnM

[@SRoseBlog]

Your book and website and youtube channels are all great. It helped my 5year old non verbal neurodivergent son

[@marybarbera]

So happy to hear that.

[@jmh22314]

My son does not say many words at all so I’m excited to try this method. I do wonder how to correct him saying the sounds for the animals, rather than their names. I’ve tried to reiterate “dog” for six months, but he just makes the doggy noise. He does this for about 8-10 animals. His sounds are really great, so I truly feel he could say the words. He also won’t try to imitate the sound for some animals he sees regularly like cat and chicken.

[@marybarbera]

you don't want the child saying the sound for the animal but perhaps you could put the sounds written on flash cards and have him repeat that. I also have a full course that can help you more. check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@hamzataleb6002]

@Jennifer Hearne. How is your doing now?

[@aliciavanegas8049]

This was SO helpful! I am going to implement this asap and am excited to see it work!

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chatty09051970]

Oh my goodness. I am from Ontario Canada, my family relocated/moved to Pennsylvania in the 90's. What area are you from. They use to live in the Chambersburg PA and I go to visit almost every year. I love your info and use it for work....at school. Thank you so much for your insight and teachings.

[@marybarbera]

You are welcome! We're in Philadelphia.

[@sumig5341]

My son is 5 years but not speaking word but his understanding is good 😊 he pointed every thing ... did this picture things as well .. what more I should do... ?

[@marybarbera]

I would watch my free workshops as those and my courses offer a ton of proven techniques to help increase vocal language bit.ly/2ELvSnM

[@khanboubileila8046]

Sumi G 5 how did u get him to start pointing plz? Is it by the shoe box?

[@laracarnovali1138]

Hi Dr. Barbera, this system is amazing, but I have a couple of questions: 1. Does it work even with actual objects? I have a box with a round opening, can I use actually a real apple, a real bottle of bubbles instead of pictures? 2. When I first introduce the shoebox to my child should I start with objects that he can label already? I was thinking that this could boost his engagement at first. And maybe introduce new words after he gets familiar with the activity. Would that make sense?

[@marybarbera]

You can use objects, yes. You could start with items he knows, yes. If he doesn't know them just say the name and give it to him. I also have full courses and a new book that shares many other techniques learn more here www.marybarbera.com/workshops or turnautismaround.com

[@laracarnovali1138]

@@marybarbera I found that he loves the big hole, because he can kind of peek through it, put his hand in and pull objects out. And he is starting to name them when he pulls them out!!! Is it ok if, after saying the names of the objects three times I give them to him and guide his hand to put them inside saying IN?

[@mbukenelly1019]

Thanks so much for this idea. I have a question what kind of words do we use / write on the cards

[@marybarbera]

well you want to use pictures. Taking pictures of familiar items around the house can be helpful.

[@mediatrixchekwube5398]

Ooh Mary thanks for this video. Will try for my daughter. Actually am trying to purchase your online course and I hope it will help me help me daughter.

[@marybarbera]

I would love to have you join our community! I am confident it will help you and your daughter.

[@itsxuxy8643]

thank you for your video ma'am.. I will surely apply and try this to my nephew. He's turning 4 this September and still can't talk or even say any word and when he want to express something, he often talked to his hand. I will do this technique just as an additional to his every day routine. thank u so much. Your videos are highly appreciated.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching. If you or your nephews parents haven't yet, try checking out my free workshops bit.ly/2ELvSnM. They can help increase his language with techniques like this one.

[@foxyplayz4014]

My son do the same things he going to 4 years in April Can you update How's the things with your nephew please update and suggestions will be highly appreciated Regards

[@stefalaa1367]

Hi Dr Barbara - my son is 5yo and has ASD. He is VERY echoic, often walking around the house repeating sentences or passages that he has either read or heard on TV. However, he struggles to answer basic questions relating to books that he is reading (eg “why is the princess sad?” Even if the passage he just read says that the princess was sad because her balloon popped) or if he fell down and you asked “(do you have) sore knee?” He might not answer or will simply say NO even if his knee is quite obviously sore/injured and he is crying. Similarly, if I say “goodnight Ollie” he will respond with “goodnight Ollie” rather than “goodnight mummy”. When it comes to teaching a child like this to answer questions, are you better to first use visual prompts like written answers and model how he might answer the question, then repeat until it is rote learned, and hope that the practice moves on to independent responses, or is it better to try and encourage his listening skills generally through 1-2 part instructions then build the complexity etc and encourage independent answers from the onset without examples? Even though I know that he has a fantastic memory and could easily learn responses to questions I pose in a select number of books we have here at home, his generalisation is poor and so still might not be able to answer questions posed by his teacher/using a new book/in a different environment. I don’t know what to do for the best and would be hugely hugely grateful for any help you might have!

[@marybarbera]

google mary barbera intraverbals for more information on this! Also my intermediate courses target this more in depth. Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@malamurthy2935]

@ stefalaa how is ur child doing now? My son 6 years old now.. whatever u have written i felt like i am reading about my son..it is exactly same.. how is ur son's language development? pls reply

[@pprecious9651]

My niece is 2 and a half years old and she is diagnosed with mild autism, she does not speak to anyone but she only sings rhythms baby shark and stuff but not verbal to anyone.

[@marybarbera]

my techniques can help! check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@rosiegonzalez340]

LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE THANK YOU FOR SHARING🥰😊✌️

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching and for your support!

[@huishi7618]

Thanks for the great tips! I just wonder how do I do this if we are bilingual at home? Can I name the cards in both languages? Or does it work better to just pick one language? Any suggestions?

[@marybarbera]

You can do it in two languages but I generally recommend picking one language. Google mary barbera billingual for more resources on the topic.

[@mckinneymindy]

Thank you I'll try this today

[@marybarbera]

Great! let me know how it goes! I talk a lot more about the shoebox in my free workshop and courses bit.ly/2ELvSnM

[@ashlymammen1596]

Hi I have taken the verbal behavior bundle and I am doing the intermediate learner course after the ELC . It’s helping me to get my clients sit longer time when I started pairing them with reinforcement electronics and edible. however I cannot remember where you were talking about teaching the basic mand ?? I saw teaching advanced mand in ILC, thank you

[@marybarbera]

basic manding is in the ELC course and every multiple control program that we do first promotes basic manding. Saying things 3 times and using transfer procedures. I respond more specifically to questions in our private facebook group.

[@dhoffman2160]

It was exciting for meet to run into you at the farmer's market. Thanks for your book and videos.

[@marybarbera]

Great to see you!! Thanks for continuing to watch and be a member of my community.

[@Beckzmama]

I will try this. My son is 2.1yrs old babbles alot, and pull you to what he wants or bring what he wants for you to help him open it. I kind of get frustrated with the babble sound because they seem repetitive. And due to covid 19. He didn't start daycare in May up till this moment. His doctor said he has a language delay. He love when I sing, he eats well, likes alot of crunchy food thou. Sometimes won't come when I call his name He will look at you and continue what his doing. Another thing is should I stop playing KZbin abc and nursery rhymes for him? We also started a virtual story time and art activity as well as stacking toys which he likes. I need help please. Am pregnant an its early and I Sometimes wish my 2yrs old can say (eat) so I know he is hungry. Thank you Dr Barbera

[@marybarbera]

it sounds like my online courses can really help you, help him! check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops IT sounds like he has some good skills but my courses will help you build more.

[@Beckzmama]

@@marybarbera ok I will get on the class. Thank you so much Dr Barbera

[@esli44]

thank you so much for this video! My 21 min tu old does not imitate words I say. I will try this activity!

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching and I hope your child loves the activity!

[@kronosph]

Hi My son is not diagnosed yet(still in line for behavioral check up) but i can tell that there are red flags. He can memorize 50 states of America in alphabetical order and from smallest to biggest state. Then all the planets,minor planets dwarf planets the galaxy star etc. But he is so lazy to answer sometimes when you ask him like what is your name how old are you something like that. But if he is in the mood to answer he can answer it. One of the red flag i notice is when he lined up his cars or any toys and if one of them falls out of line he will cry so hard. He can compose a sentence when he want to but he cant express what he wanted to tell us most often. He can say, Mommy i want milk glass.. It means he want his milk in a glass.. Or when i told him Son lets take a shower, he will answer, No i dont want to take a shower or when you told him to sleep he will say No i dont want to sleep something like that.. My question is, is there any of you experienced like what i experienced with my child? My son has a great memory, like when he is counting and stops like at #10 then he will do something for a while, when he counted again he will start at #11. Also his sleeping habit is not normal, he is a night owl at the age of 4. He is turning 5 soon and we are still waiting for our schedule with the Developmental Pediatrician. I just want to know if anyone knows which category he is in.. So i have an idea while waiting for our schedule. Lastly when he is like 1 year old he doesnt have an eye contact, but now will turned around or look at you when i called his name. Thank you very much.. Stay safe everyone

[@marybarbera]

It is hard to say without knowing him but it does sound like he has some red flags.

[@mariacastro654]

What do you recommend doing if our household is bilingual? 3 yr old that will be starting preschool this fall with no words but does lots of maamiii when upset or miiii like mine sometimes? Not sure if I should be doing Spanish words or English first? And I believe that is part of the speech delay maybe? Confused with both Spanish and English 😔

[@marybarbera]

Google mary barbera billingual as I do have a specific video and podcast on this topic that will be helpful for you.

[@anamariaclaragrama-asztalo5562]

Will definitely implement this. Just ordered the book and looking forward to reading it. Dr. Barbera, I am interested in your opinion on autism and growing up in a bilingual environment. With my three year old daughter recently diagnosed with autism and non verbal but babbling, the therapy takes place in one language, we speak another at home. So, I would much appreciate your input on how to get bilingual autistic children to talk. Actually, we gave up on speaking to her in language 3, I have MT Hungarian, hubby Romanian and in the wider society German is spoken. New on the channel, if you already talked about it please link it, if you manage to answer

[@marybarbera]

Welcome! I am happy you enjoyed the videos. I talked about children in bilingual homes here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3q6eGxpacacprc . Try watching my free workshops so you can learn more techniques to use at home with her to increase her language bit.ly/2ELvSnM

[@cs292]

My daughter is 12, she was diagnosed when she was about 4….wish you were on KZbin then…I really needed you then….better late than ever I guess.

[@marybarbera]

I appreciate what you said. Although I also wish I was on youtube for you back then. But maybe my resource could help you now www.marybarbera.com/turn-autism-around-podcast/

[@cs292]

@@marybarbera I already looked it up..I will be getting the course, sounds like your son and my daughter are a lot alike I am an RN too as is my wife….but we were clueless when it came to what to do at the time.

[@gallefrederica221]

Thanks so much for your help For all parents specially mother going through this may God give you strength I've 4 years old boy who is only saying fews words. Today he said something and tomorrow he can he start saying his name when he was 2 and now nothing he never said mom or dad. His Dr I don't know if she doesn't care or she doesn't know until know she can even Tell us what's is going on with the kid. His always screemy Sometimes I feel so lost so lonely Just need somebody to tell me everything will be fine. We speak 3 languages so first we taught it was the cause

[@marybarbera]

It can be challenging when doctors don't take your concerns seriously. I do have online courses that can help. Take a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@dollyhanna9430]

Amazing and simple activity!!!

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching!

[@kadydinguana2004]

I want the book

[@marybarbera]

You can get it at turnautismaround.com

[@malissajohnson4978]

Also would decorating the box help? Or keep it plain?

[@marybarbera]

This is a really nice question. Decorating or keeping the box plain actually doesn't matter. It depends on how your child would respond!

[@lilianamunoz1021]

would you recommend also using sign language when using these techniques?

[@marybarbera]

You certainly could but usually we use shoebox for verbal skills and teach 3-5 signs for real items the child wants

[@oncetimeupon]

Mary i just bought your book on google play. Please could you tell me what is the earliest recommended age to start doing this shoebox method? Thank you so much.

[@marybarbera]

You could start the shoebox activity as early as 1! Just keep it positive and fun, with lots of praise for their participation.

[@pendayang]

Hi, I was wondering if you could link any studies related to this teaching method? I'm preparing a summary about this but I can't seem to find a study that specifically uses a shoebox method or any method that involves putting stimuli into a container.

[@marybarbera]

I don't have a specific shoebox stuff but my multiple decades of experience . Also , listen to Michele C's story www.marybarbera.com/autism-success-story-michele-c/

[@angelb.3941]

Great idea, I am going to try this next week! virtual style:)

[@marybarbera]

Please do!

[@madinayari1426]

Hi Mary, what if my toddler isn’t interested in sitting at the table? For example, my son will want all the cards to shove into the shoebox as quick as possible. In the event that I don’t give them all to him, he leaves the table :(

[@marybarbera]

You certainly want to pair up the table with lots of good things!! And make sure between a card or two to give him things he likes to make it fun. I talk a lot about this in my free workshops and my online courses. Check out the free workshop here bit.ly/2ELvSnM

[@Sdrawkcab_mi]

Snap. My son loves putting the cards in the box but if I try getting him to say the word before he gets the card he has a meltdown

[@snowball_.bfdi3]

Following your content... Thanks 💕

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for being here!

[@CallieBaird-h8o]

Mary, I want to begin implementing this with a client but am undecided how to write this into a goal (specifically one that is insurance approved). Do you have any advice on how you would label this as a goal/program in a treatment plan?

[@marybarbera]

It would be best to join a workshop today: MaryBarbera.com/workshops

[@mickasantos9672]

Hi Dr. Barbara i really love watching your videos with many ideas to help children...i have 2yr old she say a lot of words like animals name and their sounds, she know numbers from 1 to 20 and she also know the ABC's songs..and she tells me what letter or numbers that im writing in the board. .but my problem i never hear her saying 2 words together like "daddy work" or " want milk" or "wash face" and she never do conversation to me and she still dont follow or understand any commands and she never give me sign what she wants..but shes good on calling her name..kinda worried if its autism or just delays... Thank You 😊

[@marybarbera]

It is tough to say without knowing her but I have materials that can help you build her language. Take a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com.workshops

[@wedp112]

My daughter desperately needs to do this, but she has no interest in engaging any type of activity where she doesn't take the lead, how do I overcome this?

[@marybarbera]

Does she like the TV or have favorite snacks? We usually use a combination of this to motivate the child and make learning really fun! take my new quiz to get access to a workshop that can help you learn more about my techniques and how i do this.

[@marybarbera]

www.marybarbera.com/quiz

[@phuthishore9237]

Thank you ! Will post results soon I hope 🥰🙏

[@marybarbera]

Best of luck!

[@sajidakhan8004]

@@marybarbera thank you so much for this video

[@ELE_26]

Could this method also be implemented in the natural environment as well as a more controlled DTT style?

[@hinalifediary4721]

My 2.7 year daughter not understanding when I call her " come here " .plz tell me how I teach her follow me when I say come here

[@marybarbera]

You will need to make sure good things happen when you say come here. She likely needs to learn many other language skills to and be paired with you. All these things can be learned by starting with my free workshop here bit.ly/2ELvSnM

[@hamidmudassar4203]

My 2.4 years old girl dont respond to her name and loosing vocabulary that she had at age of 1.5...but she stil sings poems like A B C and 1 2 3 she gives me smiles she palys with me she loves kids and wanna go park she is never iritated of noise she is never frustrated of gathrings...i just wanna know is it autism?

[@marybarbera]

I cannot know without knowing her but it sounds like she has some red flags. I can help with my online courses. Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@e.r844]

My son is like your daughter Did your daughter have autism?

[@deedee9312]

Hello, this is a creative way of teaching .. I’m sorry to only disagree with cancelling out pictures we think kiddos aren’t exposed too. With asd kiddos especially .. as we know pictures stimulate the verbal word and repetition increases embedding into memory . So I would still use all the pictures ! Please tell me the name of your program you use or are these random pics ? Ty ! I’ll subscribe !

[@marybarbera]

The pictures all depend on what the child likes and is likely to want to repeat/eventually request. Mom, dad, dog, water.

[@deedee9312]

@@marybarbera respctfully, how do we now what. they like or dislike, if we dont expose them to all the pictures.. one would be surprised at how much a child retains nonverbally until they view a picture..what are your thoughts?

[@marybarbera]

I mean what they like in their environment. If their favorite show is sesame street you could put a picture of elmo, if they love milk then a picture of milk. Join my workshop!

[@momalqureshi9823]

My 10 year old has no words ...I feel like she says mama sometimes when she's angry or crying , can I still try this?

[@marybarbera]

Yes! I have a full course to help her and you. Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free webinar.

[@kaytex45]

Hi, please how do I reach you personally.

[@marybarbera]

The best way to reach me is to join my online courses and community (I don't see 1:1 clients anymore, but you'd have access to my team and I for any questions you have within my courses and community!). For more info, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@jocelyncamacho2207]

Hello, so my son hasn’t been medically diagnosed with autism yet but he does show signs. We are currently doing occupational therapy and he will be starting speech soon. He is 3 years old and has a pretty big vocabulary he is bilingual Spanish and English. We just can’t seem to get him to understand command or put sentences together. My question is with you knowledge would you think the bilingual is something that might be holding him back?

[@Sdrawkcab_mi]

My son loves putting the cards in the box, but how can I get it across to him that he needs to say the word before we put it in the box? At the moment it is just becoming repetitive play. Any suggestions would be massively appreciated

[@marybarbera]

Does he have any pop out words? If so you may want to add pictures of things he has said before. Also sometimes saying the word, hiding the picture or holding it back until you get a sound or word can work. I talk more about all this in my online courses. Here is a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@zaidashabar3684]

Thank's this video..

[@marybarbera]

You're welcome!

[@maryleon2519]

HELLO I AM NEW TO YOUR PROGRAM. I AM A MEMBER. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAVE A VIDEO WHERE YOU TALK MORE IN DETAIL ABOUT THE TABLE TIME. YOU SAID 15 MINUTES AT THE TABLE. DURING THOSE 15 MINUTES DO I USE ALL THE MATERIALS, OR DO I SWITCH THEM DAILY?? DO I GIVE MY CHILD REWARD EVERY TIME HE PUTS A PICTURE IN A BOX ???

[@marybarbera]

If you're a member of one of my courses, feel free to ask your questions in the private Facebook group where my team and I can help you more. Make sure to watch each of the lessons in order and you will learn how table time works. Here's an additional resource on table time that you might find helpful: marybarbera.com/teaching-children-with-autism-using-table-time-faq/

[@MegFowler-f1h]

I have a high functioning autistic grandson age 4. He can randomly read difficult words correctly like yogurt or birthday, but struggles with cat, hat, plate etc. Could the shoe box technique be used to teach phonics for such a child? I am homeschooling him two days a week. He is at home the rest of the week with his siblings. He was a micro preemie born at 22 weeks gestation.

[@marybarbera]

Yes, the shoebox strategy should work with your grandson!

[@adzablatsugloria8447]

My son will be 3yrs next month, though he doesn't have words but can say the alphabet and numbers to 10. We've start therapy but I'm really blaming myself for it taking to long to notice and I'll really love it if you could educate me please

[@marybarbera]

I would love to help you and your family! My online courses were made for families like you. Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@adzablatsugloria8447]

@@marybarbera I have already join

[@adzablatsugloria8447]

@@marybarbera And though it hasn’t been confirmed to be autism, we’ve started both Occupational and Speech therapy.

[@nidasyed9068]

What about kids that are around 4 with mild autism..my son knows most words just needs to learn how to make sentences and communicate his wants and needs?

[@marybarbera]

My online courses would be helpful to you in regard to increasing his language skills. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@malissajohnson4978]

I'm a teacher and I'm wondering how todo this with content if I'm introducing them to new concepts. Also could this be something they can do with a trusted partner?

[@marybarbera]

yes! it is great in a classroom. You can say the word 3 times or even the concept as you give to them. My new book turnautismaround.com may help give you more strategies to help.

[@jasminemazike9800]

Hello, my grandson, can read can count sing, he loves reading, but he doesn't respond to his name nor does he say mum or dad. So how do I help him, he is three. Thanks

[@marybarbera]

Try using shoebox to teach mom and dad. For name response google mary barbera name response.

[@vir822]

What to do if 2 year and 2 months old would not sit to do this activity...she would take a card and run away

[@marybarbera]

Yes this is very common. That's why I have a full book , course and program to first train a child to sit and attend. Check out my new book here turnautismaround.com

[@annamarianne6499]

But can this work for an 18 month old who is not even speaking yet or for older toddlers?

[@marybarbera]

I have toddler in my courses as young as 12 months doing this. They may not say anything yet but the technique is used to build that language! You can learn more about my courses here www.marybarbera.com/workshop

[@InfluencHER]

Can you help me understand why we put the pictures in the box? My son is great at flashcards and we have pictures of common items in the house and pictures of family that he says. But he does tend to put them in a line

[@marybarbera]

It is usually reinforcing to the child and helps it become a mand because the child is requesting the card to put in the box.

[@InfluencHER]

@@marybarbera thank you

[@atif345]

Hi ur videos are great but I am confused and wanted to ask like I started showing my daughter 15 cards initially but how can I know that she now know these objects on cards and I will move on to other cards to increase her language,she is 4 nonverbal please advise also I want to take ur online course how can i

[@marybarbera]

I go over all this and more in my courses. Go to www.marybarbera.com/join for more information!

[@beyourself7877]

Hi Barbera how can I apply this method to my 18 month old child . Currently she doesn't respond to her name little eye contact still babble baby talk and still not walking was told early intervention i is the key is there anything I must start her with Please thanks

[@marybarbera]

I'm so glad you noticed delays early! My online courses can give you step by step help with boosting language and decreasing problem behaviors, but I would absolutely look into physical and occupational therapy in addition to my courses. For more information about my online toddler course, join a free workshop here: www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@kadydinguana2004]

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[@rewindcrochet7]

What should i do for my three years old daughter, tomorrow is her 3rd birthday and she hardly can speak one sentence and the words are not clear, i can feel that she gets extremely shy whenever she try to talks because she make her lips strange while try to talk something and then she stop it all。 i know she can talk she understand all of it but she doesn't wanna talk. how should i motivate her to talk. Will this method help me out?

[@marybarbera]

Happy birthday to your daughter! Yes, my shoebox program can absolutely encourage a child to use more language. I think my online courses could be really beneficial to you, too. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@insaftony3240]

Thank you for the information! My 10 year old little brother is autism and also a down syndrome and he also have ADHD and he is non verbal ? What do you recommande for us to help him ! And also i have a 15 months old son is it safe to use the shoebox with him even though he has no diagnoses and is learning new words ?

[@marybarbera]

Yes you can use the shoebox with both of them! It would be good to take my online courses to help your brother. Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@tamaraf.w9487]

So worried about my 4 year old, he has regressed since Covid and school closure. He is not diagnosed with autism, but is showing signs. He speaks in whole sentences and knows alot of words, but speaks mostly only when he wants something. He doesn't really engage in conversational speech and does echolali, when asked certain questions. Anyone experience anything similar and how can any program you have work for a child like this that can speak in sentences, some echolalia, but mainly interested in improving conversational speech, since he is 4 years old.

[@marybarbera]

My online courses can help you increase his conversational skills and reduce echolalia. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@allavarapupallavi201]

Hi maam very informative videos... My son tells 1 to 10 numbers but wen ve ask r interrupt he vl stop telling nd one thing is immediately he won't repeat wen ve teach something he does wen he wish after some hours of teaching..Is this is progressive r a concern pls help...

[@marybarbera]

I am not sure i understand your question. I can help with language development in my online courses. check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for more information.

[@allavarapupallavi201]

@@marybarbera thank u somuch vl follow ur video

[@farzanayasmin4960]

Thank u

[@marybarbera]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@rachelring2542]

Interesting. Always got some great ideas from the .99 cent store😘

[@marybarbera]

the .99 cent store is the best! thanks again for watching.

[@anjitgurung4236]

you are amazing

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching and for your support!

[@wunmiakins2901]

How do you teach a child who is vocal but find it difficult to comprehend?

[@marybarbera]

My online courses can help you with this! If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@oliviabecerra6328]

Would this be ok to use with a 15 month old?

[@marybarbera]

Absolutely! I'd also love for you to join a free workshop to learn more - MaryBarbera.com/links-yt.

[@bmsanchez73]

My child has about 40 words and uses them as labels/tags but never to ask or communicate. Will this work for him to start communicating or is there a better approach?

[@marybarbera]

it should, yes! make sure to check out all my techniques in my new book www.turnautismaround.com

[@oliviagarrett7371]

What would be your advice to a parent trying to implement this strategy but eye contact is limited and the child has trouble sitting still to focus on the task at hand?

[@marybarbera]

I would recommend the parent watch my free workshops and take my courses. I target all these things in very parent friendly ways. bit.ly/2ELvSnM I also interview Kelsey, a mom who did this, in my podcast. Marybarbera.com/3

[@thewizardcooldude2029]

My 2.6mnths old doesn’t express himself he sings a lot and he’s not using words. I need help

[@marybarbera]

This shoebox technique can really help. I can help more through my online courses . Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free workshop.

[@juliaverso]

Hi A.w&mohammed. If you are concerned about your child you might want to attend your local GP/doctor or Paediatrician to get some support! It’s really important that you feel supported to know what’s going on with your child developmentally. Good luck

[@jennifergonzalez2521]

Will this work on a 20 month old?

[@marybarbera]

Yes! Even if your child doesn't echo right away, they're learning and engaging with you.

[@deepikamalininandagopal5279]

How many times do you recommend we should try teaching a kid everyday?

[@marybarbera]

It depends on the child and many circumstances. Either way we want children to be happy and running to the table. I talk about this throughout my online courses and offer more insight into time spent. www.marybarbera.com/workshops to learn more.

[@zethgracearcena3873]

Mas maganda pag nahsalita po kayo doktora ay may nka lagay s screen ninyo ng iyong mga sinasabi para malinaw sa amin lalo na pag di sanay sa english at nahihirapan s acent po ninyo slamat

[@bhrixlouise420]

My 3 year old son has a limited words but can read,so I wrtie things on a white board and it works.he can now create his own sentence.

[@mckinneymindy]

Bhrix Louise what do they say about him reading so early but no words? xoxo

[@marybarbera]

that is great you have found something that helps! Have you watched my free video workshops? They may help increase your 3 year olds language. Check one out here: bit.ly/2ELvSnM

[@deannascirica3794]

My daughter just turned two. She knows what she wants, she’ll bring me her cup and whine, I’ll know she wants milk. I’ll take the cup and say milk a bunch of times trying to get her to say milk back but she won’t she’ll just whine. At most she’ll just start babbling back to me. And that’s just one example. If I tell her to grab something she will, or come here she will, etc. she only says mama or dada sometimes mostly when she wants something really bad. She just very recently started saying banana (she says nana) but that’s it. I ordered the flash cards from amazon to try this. As far as everything else I’ve seen you mention in other videos, she doesn’t have any eating aversions, she pretty much eats everything. She uses utensils, were working on a regular cup she does use straws and everything too. I’m just wondering if you have anything else I may be able to try, or any tips? Thank you! & thank you for all your videos!

[@marybarbera]

The shoebox sounds like a great first step to gaining echoic control. Remember to use pics of mom and dad to help her say them when you do. I talk about this and more in my online courses. Take a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@alfonskamuserandu5034]

Hi I have a three years three month old boy is not talking all he say is Mama and even if he want something e just mama anything anybody is just mama other words and behaviour strange when you are trying to get his attention into something he doesn't follow or focus even his father is just calling mama when he's calling him

[@marybarbera]

My online courses can really help you! If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@jlove8081]

At first my son had no word now his talking but my biggest problem is when i ask questions it sometimes it hard for him to respond

[@marybarbera]

yes! These are called intraverbal issues. you can google mary barbera intraverbal for video blogs. Also take my new quiz that will also help me support you www.marybarbera.com/quiz

[@michaeltioko6374]

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[@marybarbera]

Thank you!

[@georgepapanicolaou3439]

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[@katesutherland5952]

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[@solomons5669]

My daughter is 26 months but not autistic. She only say few words like mama and bye bye. Is it ok for her?

[@marybarbera]

I would bring any concerns you have to her pediatrician. Next, I would recommend joining my free online workshop here: www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@rosellemarizgaje7495]

I have a kid who is 18 months old and can't even say mama or papa. She just babbles. I wanna try this with her. She never makes eye contact as well. I hope this will work. 🥲

[@marybarbera]

You should!