Verbal Behavior Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on teaching communication skills through the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). It emphasizes the importance of language as a behavior that can be learned and reinforced. The therapy aims to help individuals, especially those with autism, improve their ability to express needs, wants, and thoughts effectively. In Verbal Behavior Therapy, therapists use specific techniques to encourage verbal communication. This includes breaking down language into smaller components, such as mands (requests), tacts (labels), and echoics (repeating). By reinforcing these skills, the therapy helps individuals develop functional communication and social interaction abilities.