Functional communication for children who don't yet have a way to be understood. We use verbal behavior strategies inside the broader ABA program to build language, requesting, and conversation, whether your child uses words, signs, or an AAC device.
Verbal Behavior (VB) is a specific framework inside ABA, based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of language. Instead of teaching words by category (nouns, verbs, etc.) it teaches by function: requesting, labeling, repeating, responding. The goal is communication that works in the real world.
For some children, this looks like building first words. For others, it's expanding from single words to phrases. For kids who use AAC devices (picture systems, speech-generating apps), we use the same functional framework with whatever communication system fits.
Verbal behavior is woven into a comprehensive ABA program. Your BCBA decides how much to emphasize it based on your child's communication profile.
Sessions look like play and structured teaching mixed together. Your therapist uses motivation (favorite snacks, toys, activities) as the engine for communication. Your child learns that asking gets them what they want, faster than not asking.
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and ABA teams often work in parallel. If your child has an SLP through school or privately, we coordinate so goals don't conflict.
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Most families move through these four steps in three to six weeks.
A real person picks up. We hear about your child and explain what's possible. No sales pitch.
Same day. We run your benefits and tell you exactly what's covered before you commit.
Your BCBA meets your child at home (or by telehealth) and builds the treatment plan.
Your RBT starts sessions. Your BCBA supervises and adjusts the plan as your child grows.
We teach communication that gets the job done, whether it's words, signs, or an AAC device.
We're comfortable with picture systems, speech-generating apps, and other AAC tools.
If your child sees a speech-language pathologist, we work alongside them so the plans align.
Verbal behavior isn't a separate add-on; it's woven into your child's overall treatment.
Related services: Early Intervention · In-Home ABA · Social Skills
We can't promise specific outcomes, and we wouldn't. What we can promise: we'll work systematically on functional communication using the system that's the best fit for your child, including AAC if that's appropriate.
Many of our families have both ABA and SLP. We coordinate with your SLP so we're working on aligned goals, not pulling your child in different directions.
Verbal behavior is a specific framework within ABA. Most modern ABA programs include verbal behavior strategies, but we adjust the emphasis based on what your child needs.
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