FreshStarts Behavioral Therapy

Verbal Behavior (VB) is a branch of ABA that analyzes language by its function — not just its form. Developed from B.F. Skinner's research, VB identifies distinct categories of communication and teaches each one systematically.

Manding (requesting), tacting (labeling), and intraverbal (conversational) skills are each taught through targeted intervention. This approach is especially effective for children with limited or emerging language, as it builds communication from the ground up.