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 […]

What is Essential For Living?

EFL: What it is and who it’s for? Essential for Living (EFL)  is a function-based assessment and curriculum that continues to work on communication.  Essential for Living is written by Dr. Patrick McGreevy and Troy Fry. The Essential for Living book and app contain over 1000 skills that learners of different ages might need in order to […]

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

VBMAPP PDF

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 […]

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