Frequently Asked Questions

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Parent training is a collaborative approach where we teach you evidence-based strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help your child build communication, daily living, and social skills while reducing challenging behaviors. You’ll learn how to use these strategies in everyday situations, so progress continues outside of therapy sessions. 

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Our program is designed for parents and caregivers of children with autism or other developmental delays. It’s especially helpful if your child is:

• On a waiting list for ABA services
• Transitioning out of direct ABA services
• in an area with no access to ABA services

Struggling with behavior or communication skills at home or in the community
 

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Not at all! We start with the basics and guide you step-by-step. We use simple, parent-friendly language and real-life examples so you can start using strategies right away. 

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Our training combines:

• Live coaching sessions (individual and group)
  
• Interactive lessons with examples and demonstrations
  
• Practice activities you can do with your child
  
• Feedback and support to help you adjust strategies
  

All sessions are tailored to your family’s needs and your child’s developmental level.

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Our services typically last from 6 months to one year, however, our service recommendations are tailored to fit your family's needs.

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Yes! Most insurance plans — including MassHealth — cover ABA-based parent training when your child has an autism diagnosis. We can help you navigate insurance approval and confirm coverage before starting.

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Yes. We focus on understanding the function of your child’s behavior — what they are trying to communicate — and then teach you strategies to prevent problem behaviors and encourage positive, functional alternatives.

On average, our parents report a 32% reduction in the frequency of challenging behaviors and a 28% reduction in the intensity of challenging behaviors after completing our program.

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Traditional ABA often focuses on the child working directly with a therapist. In parent training, you become the primary teacher. We coach you so your child gets consistent support across all settings — at home, in the community, and at school.

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Absolutely. We specialize in supporting children with limited or no verbal speech. We’ll teach you to use alternative communication methods (such as picture systems, sign language, or speech-generating devices) to help your child express themselves.

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Yes — and we encourage it! The more consistent everyone is, the faster your child will learn.

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We use simple progress tracking tools so you can see changes in your skills and your child’s skills and behaviors. We’ll review these together and adjust strategies as needed.

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If you are using insurance, you must reside in Massachusetts. However, we also offer private-pay options for families in other locations.

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Parent training works best when you:

• Attend sessions regularly. We ask parents to attend one individual session per week with a BCBA and one group session per week with a BCBA, for a total of two hours per week.
  
• Practice strategies with your child between sessions.

•  Communicate openly about what’s working and what’s challenging.
  
   

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Click here to get started. We’ll schedule a call to learn about your family, explain the process, and guide you through insurance or payment options.