Understanding Verbal Behavior

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About Course

This course provides a comprehensive overview of verbal behavior and its application within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Participants will explore the different types of verbal behavior, including the verbal operants: mand, tact, echoic, intraverbal, listener responding (LR), listener responding by feature, function, and class (LRFFC), textual, and transcription. The course also highlights the distinctions and complementary aspects of ABA and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) in addressing communication needs. By understanding and applying these concepts, participants will gain valuable insights into the importance of verbal operants in fostering meaningful communication and skill development in learners.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the concept of verbal behavior and its significance in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
  • Identify and describe the different types of verbal behavior, including mand, tact, echoic, intraverbal, listener responding (LR), listener responding by feature, function, and class (LRFFC), textual, and transcription.
  • Differentiate between the approaches of ABA and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) in addressing communication challenges.
  • Explore the complementary roles of ABA and SLP in supporting learners' communication development.
  • Recognize the importance of verbal operants in fostering meaningful communication and promoting skill acquisition.
  • Apply knowledge of verbal behavior to enhance learners’ communication and overall skill development.

Course Content

Part one

  • Part two

Part two

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