If you are new to learning the functions of objects you should start here to understand the process. It might seem complicated to see all of these files and activities, let me explain : Step 1: sorting activities This first step includes two phases Phase 1: sorting by function for beginner The student here learns basic … Read more
Why learn about functions in speech therapy and ABA? Learning about the functions of objects in preschool, special education, speech therapy, and ABA is a great way to develop language and communication for many reasons : learning the functions boosts communication skills, and helps children learn how to carry a discussion by asking and … Read more
Why learn about functions in speech therapy and ABA? Everything and everyone we interact with, we do for a specific reason. It’s important for children to understand what objects are used for, especially children on the Autism spectrum or those with learning disabilities. Teaching functions brings many benefits: it expands the vocabulary, it improves … Read more
Learning functions 2.0 We have successfully learned, in the previous article on beginner sorting function exercise, to make a basic object-function connection and we are now ready to go forward with a deeper understanding of what items are used for. In this level of learning, we provide more examples of items per function and the … Read more
Why learn about functions Understanding the functions of objects can be challenging for children in preschool, on the Autism spectrum, or with special needs. But it is rewarding because it helps the child learn new vocabulary, develop conversation skills helps the child make inferences about objects How can ABA help acquire the language of functions … Read more