Home Based

ABA Services

Empowering Growth, One Home at a Time.

Providing Premier In-Home Autism Services Across Northern New Jersey

Pivotal ABA collaborates with top-tier insurance providers to deliver unparalleled, personalized care. Our services are thoughtfully designed for children and teens with developmental delays or disabilities, offering tailored interventions that address their unique needs and inspire meaningful, lasting progress.

Verbal Behavior Therapy

Verbal Behavior: The Untapped Potential of Transformative Communication

At Pivotal ABA, we harness the unparalleled power of Verbal Behavior (VB) therapy—a highly effective yet underutilized approach that redefines how individuals with autism develop meaningful communication skills. While many providers focus solely on teaching vocabulary or basic language, Pivotal ABA takes it further. Our VB-based methods unlock the purpose behind language, transforming words into powerful tools for connection, independence, and self-advocacy.

What sets VB therapy apart—and makes it a cornerstone of Pivotal ABA’s success—is its focus on the why and how of communication. Inspired by the groundbreaking work of B.F. Skinner, VB therapy categorizes language into distinct functional areas, each addressing critical aspects of interaction. From asking for wants and needs, to sharing observations, engaging in conversations, and building foundational communication through imitation, VB therapy ensures that language becomes a practical, meaningful skill for navigating the world.

This specialized approach does more than teach words; it teaches individuals how to use language functionally and purposefully to navigate their world. Combined with strategies like Functional Communication Training (FCT), VB therapy replaces challenging behaviors with effective communication, allowing individuals to express themselves confidently and appropriately in any environment.

At Pivotal ABA, we believe that VB therapy is the most powerful, underutilized tool in the field of ABA. Families who choose Pivotal gain access to this exceptional approach, delivered with the expertise and personalization that only a small, boutique provider can offer. By prioritizing VB therapy, we deliver results that others simply cannot achieve—helping individuals achieve not just progress, but a transformation in how they connect, interact, and thrive.

An ABA social skills class will break down specific complex social skills (such as: taking turns, conversation, sharing, joining a group, working with others towards a common goal, understanding facial expressions, tone of voice, etc.) into smaller components and then teach those components systematically. A comprehensive curriculum based on key elements of teaching social skills to students with ASD includes:

  • Structure, routine, and predictability

  • Explicit and individualized instruction

  • Visual presentation of topics

  • Repetition of key concepts and vocabulary

  • Guided practice during the learning process

  • Role play and discussion

  • Contingent reinforcement

  • Ongoing assessments to analyze and adapt teaching and test for learning

Social Skills Training

Behavior Intervention

A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is what takes the observations from a functional assessment and turns them into a concrete plan of suggestions. It is also sometimes known as a behavior protocol or behavior treatment plan. It should be based on a functional assessment or a functional analysis so that the suggestions made are function-based. The plan should also be focused on positive replacement behaviors and skills that can replace the targeted negative behavior when possible.

Having a BIP in place means that everyone can be on the same page when dealing with disruptive or negative behavior. Children often come into contact with many people throughout the day – therapists, teachers, family members, and other staff. In order to avoid intermittently reinforcing a negative behavior (thereby making it harder to reduce), everyone should know the defined protocol for handling the behavior.

Empowering Families with Tailored Guidance

At Pivotal ABA, we understand that truly meaningful progress goes beyond the work done in therapy sessions—it’s about creating lasting change that resonates throughout daily life. Our approach is uniquely designed for families who value personalized care and are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for their child.

We don’t offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we partner closely with families to craft customized strategies that integrate seamlessly into your home and lifestyle. Through this bespoke guidance, we ensure that the tools and techniques we provide are not only practical but also transformative, creating a cohesive support system that fosters long-term success.

Our exclusive family-centered program is grounded in evidence-based practices proven to reduce stress, enhance family connections, and maximize treatment outcomes. For families who choose Pivotal ABA, this means access to unparalleled expertise, direct collaboration with skilled clinicians, and the opportunity to actively shape your child’s growth journey.

In our experience, families who invest in this level of specialized care not only see their child’s progress but also experience the confidence and empowerment that comes with being equipped to support meaningful change.

Discover the Pivotal Difference

Take the first step toward a transformative journey for your family. Contact us today to explore how Pivotal ABA’s personalized, high-quality services can make a meaningful difference in your child’s development and your family’s life.