Questions to Ask Your ABA Therapist During Parent Training for Better Results
Parent training in ABA is one of the most valuable parts of your child’s ABA journey. It helps you understand your child’s behavior, learn effective strategies, and feel confident supporting their progress at home.
But to make the most of these sessions, it’s important to ask the right questions.
1. How can I use ABA strategies at home?
Ask your therapist to show you practical ways to apply what your child learns in sessions to daily routines—like mealtime, playtime, or bedtime. Consistency between therapy and home makes a big difference.
2. What should I do when my child has challenging behaviors?
Your ABA therapist can walk you through step-by-step responses tailored to your child’s specific needs. Understanding why a behavior happens and how to respond helps create more positive outcomes.
3. How will I know if my child is making progress?
Request updates on data collection and progress tracking. This helps you see which goals are being met and where more support might be needed.
4. What are the next steps after the ABA assessment?
The ABA assessment identifies your child’s strengths and needs. Ask your therapist how the results guide ABA treatment goals and what you can do to reinforce those skills at home.
5. How can I stay involved in my child’s therapy?
Parent training is a partnership. Ask how often you should participate in sessions and what tools you can use to stay consistent.
At Blue Jay ABA, families across North Carolina receive compassionate, personalized care. They offer home-based ABA, school-based ABA, and telehealth ABA to fit every family’s needs. Our team also provides thorough ABA assessments and hands-on parent training to help you feel confident supporting your child’s growth.
Ready to take the next step? Contact Blue Jay ABA today to learn how they can support your family’s journey.
FAQs
What is parent training in ABA?
It’s a process where therapists teach parents how to use ABA strategies at home to support their child’s learning and behavior goals.
How often should parent training happen?
It depends on your child’s treatment plan—most families meet with their ABA therapist weekly or biweekly.
Can parent training be done online?
Yes! Many families use telehealth ABA sessions for convenient, effective parent training from home.
Sources:
- https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/bossy-behavior-in-autism/
- https://online.regiscollege.edu/blog/aba-parent-training
- https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-24548-022
- https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-27587-6_22
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4516038/
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