Star of stage and screen, Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins is a Welsh actor, composer, director and film producer. He is the recipient of multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, three BAFTAs, two Emmys and the Cecil B. DeMille Award. In 1993, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the arts. Hopkins received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003, […]
At VBA we encourage all types of learning to ensure children are understanding to their maximum potential. We recognize that every person learns differently, has a unique voice, and brings value to the world around them in their own way. Our philosophy encourages everyone to shoot for the stars and maximize their potential. And we see […]
We recently came across the story of Taylor Linloff, 25, diagnosed with autism just before her 24th birthday. A smart kid who didn’t understand social cues, she was bullied by others. Her mother never realized autism was a factor. Government help? Challenging. Medical support? Frustrating. The solution? Make a film about the journey to help others […]
At VBA we encourage all types of learning tips and tricks to ensure the child is understanding to their fullest. VBA understands that people learn differently and that is why we handle every case so seriously. Take Robbie Williams, for example. The English singer-songwriter rose to fame as part of pop group Take That (1989-95). Overcoming a […]
At VBA we encourage all types of learning tips and tricks to ensure the child is understanding to their fullest. VBA understands that people learn differently and that is why we handle every case so seriously. Satoshi Tajiri was formally diagnosed with Autism as a child. This led to his love for the outdoors and collecting bugs […]
I play with children almost every day. Play is fun, but it is also a lot of work. I have to think quickly and kids have to enjoy playing with me. It is the best time a child learns, so I have to make sure I’m modeling appropriate language and expanding on every move or […]
At VBA we recognize that being on the spectrum doesn’t need to define your life or your talent. We believe that every person has their own unique voice and brings value to the world around them. Susan Boyle’s talent was first discovered on the television show Britain’s Got Talent. Shortly afterwards, she released the UK’s […]
I started taking up ASL because of my sister. She started it taking as a freshman and I would always see her signing around the house. I grew interested in the language she took up. I knew sign language was a unique language and I thought it would be easy to take up when I […]
Functional Communication Imagine not being able to communicate your most basic wants/needs. The blank stares. The misunderstanding. The confusion. The frustration. When working with people who have limited to no verbal expression, they tend to demonstrate that frustration through behaviors. This can be seen as screaming, hitting, withdrawal or self-injury. When this is the case, […]
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Howarth, founder of Verbal Behavior Associates (VBA), and the entire professional VBA troupe for receiving the “You Are the Advantage” Award from the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD). Special kudos to Dr. Crystal Lo and her team for development of training that improved so many lives and brought this recognition. […]
