Parent and Family Support and ABA education.
The best and most effective programs are those that include all elements of a persons environment. So...what does that mean for parents?
No program should be considered effective if the appropriate skills and behaviors a person engages in are only happening when the Behavior Technician is in "session" with your family member. What about the rest of the time? If a family is supported to gain the same skills, and speak the same language, as the Behavior Technician, then the program is being delivered around the clock. This leads to increased effectiveness and a lot less stress for everyone!
When a family understands what causes a behavior to occur, and what they can do to avoid the undesirable and increase desirable behavior, everybody wins.
Every behavior is a communication. Whether spurred on by frustration, anger, or because the person has no other way to make themselves understood, there is still a message. Once we understand what a behavior is designed to achieve, we can work with the child to provide more appropriate ways of communicating.
By assessing those things that influence the behavior and teaching the appropriate skills to both the child and the family, the best outcomes are achieved for all concerned.
Why Caregiver Involvement?
“Parent training” programs, are a required part of the individuals treatment approved by the individuals health insurance.
Aims to offer support and training to the individuals family about what ABA is and how it is being applied in their home environment.
Critical to help individual meet improved treatment outcomes.
Why is this a required service?
Parents should collaborate with the service provider on the effectiveness of strategies recommended or discussed to ensure that the parent is experiencing positive outcomes from their participation in ABA services.
Research strongly supports parent education and training on the topic of autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and behavioral or communication challenges along with applied behavior analysis.
Participation increases the likelihood that parents will encounter numerous benefits for themselves, their child, and their family.
What to Expect.
While receiving Caregiver training services, you will have the opportunity to consult with someone who can address your questions and concerns about your child’s behaviors and development.
If no or little progress is being made, your Caregiver educator will use their clinical expertise to provide you with recommendations on what else is likely to be helpful for your child.
You will have the opportunity to check in with the Caregiver educator if your child is making progress on the goals that have been developed for them.
Parent Satisfaction Survey
94.9%
This program has a positive impact on my child.
94.3%
The supervisor is involved in the treatment plan and process.
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94.2%
I am encouraged to be involved in my child’s treatment.
95.2%
I am able to communicate openly with Active Steps.
93.2%
The parent training I received is very useful.
95.8%
Active Steps staff is friendly and helpful.
93.6%
I am able to provide input during the treatment plan.
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Overall, I am very satisfied with the services we receive.