“Words in Motion: Fun with Verbs and Noun-Verbs Using the VB-MAPP”
I think it’s obvious to all of us in the field that when using the VB-MAPP Milestones we don’t want our learners to reach criteria and move on. We never want to “rush up the MAPP”. It makes sense that only being able to tact 10 actions is obviously not enough for a lifetime. Also […]
“Curious Minds: The Magic of Manding for Information!”
If anyone has seen the “how to” videos of Sarah and me on the VB-MAPP App I hope they have been useful. Of course, working with every client at every stage of their learning is amazing. I love analyzing the situation to make sure I’m teaching what I think I’m teaching, don’t you? And I […]
Exploring the Differences Between ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP: The Benefits of the VB-MAPP
When it comes to assessing and enhancing the communication and learning skills of children with autism and other developmental disorders, two widely recognized tools are the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (ABLLS-R) and the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP). While both assessments have their merits, this blog will focus on […]
A Dad’s Perspective
There are several topics that often need to be addressed with neuro-divergent learners and their families that are emotionally charged. A couple that come to mind are deciding on an alternative method of speaking while continuing to work on vocal-verbal behavior, and another is the conversation regarding moving to a more function-based assessment/curriculum for a […]
What is the EESAPP (EESA) and who is it for?
Get ready for an amazing tool to help assess a learner’s echoic skills in terms of syllable complexity and then moreover help guide users to create a speech program! From the author, Dr Barbara Esch, who created the EESA for the VB-MAPP comes a revised EESA Assessment and a Program Planner. As our SLPs […]
Practical Functional Assessment, Skill-Based Treatment, and Essential For Living
Introduction to PFA/SBT and EFL In the evolving field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the focus is increasingly shifting toward building skill repertoires in individuals with moderate-to-severe disabilities, including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorders. Behavior analysts like Greg Hanley, Patrick McGreevy, and Troy Fry have been instrumental in this transformation, emphasizing the need […]
Celebrating Purpose: How Family Businesses Are Empowering Individuals with Special Needs
If you asked any parent of a child or adult with special needs, what they want for their son or daughter, you would get different answers but I’d guess that a few of the answers would be related to their child being happy and having a purpose. As parents of a 28-year-old daughter, we are […]
What is the VB-MAPP and who is it for?
Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment & Placement Program (VB-MAPP) by Dr. Mark Sundberg is a developmental assessment and curriculum guide where a learner’s language and social skills are compared to a typically developing 0-4-year-old. The advantage of using this assessment is that not only is the assessor able to know how many words a learner is […]
VBMAPP PDF & HIPAA
In the world of autism education and therapy, the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) is a cornerstone tool. Developed by Dr. Mark Sundberg, VB-MAPP has helped countless professionals assess and track the language, learning, and social skills of children with autism. However, with the rise of unauthorized VB-MAPP PDF(s) and excel sheets […]
Data Makes The Difference And More…
Welcome to Data Makes the Difference, a company dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities through our innovative products and services. Our company is proud to offer two unique products – the VB-MAPP app and Essential For Living app – that have helped countless professionals and […]
