Special Education - Teaching Requesting Early Mand Training

This special education video by The Watson Institute provides information for teaching requesting. Early mand training is a form of behavioral training that uses prompts and reinforcement of requests to get preferred items/activities. It's the first step in teaching language. It is based on student motivation and results in a child with special needs or autism being reinforced specifically with what he/she requested.
The Watson Institute is a special education school located in Western Pennsylvania that educates children with special needs including autism spectrum disorders, neurological impairment or serious emotional challenges. The Watson Institute also provides resources and services to professionals, educators and families of children and youth with special needs.
For more information visit www.thewatsoninstitute.org.