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What is Mand Training?

In ABA therapy, a "mand" refers to a type of verbal behavior that involves making a request or demand. This is a behavior that we all use daily to communicate our wants and needs with everyone around us. This technique dramatically improves the autistic person’s ability to communicate by teaching the individual how to make needs and requests known to others. By learning to make requests, the autistic person gains greater control over their environment and can have their needs met.

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