Echoics are such an important part of early language development!! Echoics are what we use to teach vocal manding (requesting), which is the first verbal operant acquired by children. I am still teaching her to sign, as that will only enhance her language further. #aba #appliedbehavioranalysis #language #communication #verbalbehavior #echoics #mands #skinner #bfskinner #speech #bcba #bcaba #languagedevelopment #languagemilestones #mand #behavior #school #instruction #education #parents #parentin