03/16/2026
Communication often starts with motivation. đź’¬
In ABA, we call requesting something you want a mand — and it’s one of the most important communication skills a child can learn.
When children learn that asking leads to getting their needs met, communication becomes powerful and meaningful.
You can encourage manding at home by:
✨ Creating motivation
✨ Prompting the request
✨ Reinforcing immediately
✨ Gradually fading prompts over time
Even small attempts — a word, sound, sign, or gesture — are big steps toward independence. 💙
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