What to Ask ABA Therapist for During Parent Training

Reviewed by Nechama "Nicole" Fried, MEd, BCBA, LBA

Parent training in ABAis 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?

YourABA therapistcan walk you through step-by-step responses tailored to your child’s specific needs. Understandingwhy a behavior happensand 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?

TheABA assessmentidentifies your child’s strengths and needs. Ask your therapist how the results guideABA treatment goalsand what you can do to reinforce those skills at home.

5. How can I stay involved in my child’s therapy?

Parent trainingis a partnership. Ask how often you should participate in sessions and what tools you can use to stay consistent.

AtBlue Jay ABA, families acrossNorth Carolinareceive compassionate, personalized care. They offerhome-based ABA,school-based ABA, andtelehealth ABAto 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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