Verbal Behavior Approach

The Verbal Behavior Approach is a method used to help individuals, especially those with communication challenges like autism, develop language skills. It is based on understanding how language functions rather than just the words themselves. The approach emphasizes teaching communication as a behavior that can be strengthened through specific techniques, such as reinforcing attempts to communicate, expanding on what is said, and teaching social use of language. By focusing on the context and purpose of language, it aims to improve a person’s ability to express needs, thoughts, and feelings effectively in everyday situations.