Tag: manding
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Manding for Information – Teaching WH Requests
Manding for information is an important skill. I ask questions all day. Manding for information refers to the process in which information becomes a conditioned reinforcer as it leads to an already established reinforcer. So basically, ask a question, and use the information to do/get something useful. Here’s an example; Learner: ‘where’s the iPad?’ (this…
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Go on, Get Stuck in – 12 Messy Play ideas
Messy play is a right good laugh. It can serve many functions, whether it be a good pairing activity, a reinforcer, a good manding session, desensitising learners to textures, encouraging them to eat, and even incorporating goals through NET. It can all be done, and I for one, thoroughly enjoy getting a bit messy. Pinterest…
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Manding – A Very Important Target!
This is a juicy one. Once you’re paired with your learner, you should begin manding. A mand is a request for a desired item/activity/action/information. The word ‘mand’ is derived from ‘demand or command’. This skill area is very important as it allows learners to access their environment and communicate their needs. The more functional requests…
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