- What is the timeline between assessment and starting sessions?
The ABA therapy company should be able to provide you with a timeline for the intake process as well as explain what each step will look like. You should have a constant channel of communication for where your child is in the process. When your child has their initial assessment completed they should be able to start services within three to four weeks pending insurance approval. Sometimes a company may need to delay starting services due to staffing issues but they should still be able to provide you with an adequate timeline for replacing staff. - What does a typical day look like for your child’s session?
When you meet your BCBA during the initial assessment process, don’t hesitate to ask them what sessions will look like on a regular basis. While each child’s sessions will be unique to their individual learning plan, your BCBA should be able to give you an idea of what to expect. Here at Paloma ABA therapy we use play-based activities so what you will see in our sessions is your child having lots of fun as they learn!
- What sort of training does the staff receive?
There are two types of staff your family will typically work with in ABA therapy. The first, is the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). They are the individuals developing your child’s treatment plan, meeting with you regularly and supervising the Registered Behavior Technician assigned to your child’s case. A BCBA has master’s level education and thousands of hours of additional supervised training before taking their certification exam. The second individual on your child’s team is the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). They are the staff members who will work with your child daily in their sessions, implementing the treatment plan developed by the BCBA. They typically receive 40 hours of training before taking their certification exam. At Paloma ABA Therapy our RBT’s receive an additional 15 hours of practicum, CPR and Basic Life Support training, Safety-Care training and monthly professional development opportunities.
- What should I expect my involvement in ABA therapy to look like?
Caregivers are crucial members of their child’s treatment team! Typically families will meet 1-on-1 with their child’s BCBA at least once a month (but sometimes more) for at least an hour. In these meetings BCBA’s will review your child’s current progress, teach you ABA strategies to try at home as well as answer any questions you might have.
- I’m concerned about …
Whatever your concern may be during the ABA therapy process it’s important to talk to your ABA therapy provider! They should welcome your questions and provide you assurance.
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