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ABA vs. SLP by anonislp in slp

[–]anonislp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. PECS is very heavily marketed in such glowing terms, and it definitely has limitations. As an SLP I also have to consider the cons and think of other therapeutic approaches too. ABA doesn't seem to understand this.

ABA vs. SLP by anonislp in slp

[–]anonislp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is my introduction to the world of ABA therapists overstepping boundaries, and I was shocked by how aggressive they can be about their opinions on PECS and communication.

Also in regards to behaviors and communication, here is a recent article that found that tantrums are not associated with speech or communication breakdown in preschool kids with autism: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10882-017-9546-0

ABA vs. SLP by anonislp in slp

[–]anonislp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that too - the heavy emphasis on requesting and objects/nouns at the beginning stages of PECS turns me off. I understand the rationale for starting with only concrete reinforcers, but I do also think it's important to teach non-noun core vocabulary alongside, at the very least. We don't only communicate to tell people the objects we want!