Manding is a term in ABA therapy where the learner is requesting for something, and it can come in different forms. Mands are then reinforced by the listener in the form of giving them the requested item or activity. Manding is one of the first types of communication and can help improve their social interactions. Follow us as we discuss what manding is in detail, how it relates to reinforcement, different types of mands, and the importance of teaching mands.
0:00 Verbal Operants: Manding
0:34 What is a mand?
0:56 Mands and reinforcement
1:39 Why do mands happen?
2:10 Establishing operation (EO)
2:51 Abolishing operation (AO)
3:26 A closer look at establishing operations
3:58 A closer look at abolishing operations
4:30 What forms can mands take?
5:24 Why teach manding?
