Pivotal
piv·ot·al adjective 1. of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else
Pivotal ABA of New Jersey is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis, a scientific, evidence-based, teaching method, proven to be the most effective for children on the Autism spectrum.
We provide professional ABA Therapy professional services throughout New Jersey by providing intensive, individual Applied Behavior Analysis therapy founded on evidence-based research. Treatment will include appropriate short and long-term treatment goals, with ongoing assessments and adjustments made as your child progresses.
What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis is an evidence-based practice based on the science of learning and behavior. ABA therapy can be used to teach developmental skills including language and communication, social play, academics, and imitation. ABA therapy is an effective practice in the treatment of problem behavior and includes analyzing data to determine the function and identify replacement behavior. Here at Pivotal ABA, we use various applications of ABA to build on the child's strengths and further develop their skills. Some of the approaches utilized are Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Verbal Behavior (VB), Behavioral Skills Training (BST), and more.
Is ABA right for me?
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is best known for its success in treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities). Treatment in this area is effective across an individual’s lifespan (i.e., childhood, adolescence, adulthood). In young children with developmental disabilities such as ASD, the goal of intensive, comprehensive intervention is to improve cognitive, language, social, and self-help skills. Decades of research have shown that intensive ABA treatment is the most successful approach for children with autism, and it is widely recognized by a number of sources including the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Institute of Mental Health. When applied to older individuals, ABA involves teaching behaviors essential to functioning effectively in the home, school, and community. ABA can also decrease severe problem behaviors that endanger health and safety, and limit educational, residential, or vocational options.
