Verbal Behavior is an approach within ABA that focuses on teaching language based on its function, or why communication happens. Rather than looking only at words themselves, verbal behavior examines how communication helps a person request, label, answer, or interact socially. This framework is often used to build meaningful, functional communication skills. Families exploring communication-focused treatment can begin with What Is ABA Therapy? and related skill-building resources across the site.
See Related: Functional Communication Training (FCT), Skill Acquisition, Positive Reinforcement, Generalization
