Parent / Caregiver
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Support for you, success for them.
PARENT
MEETINGS
When your child receives services through Ally Behavior Centers, we try to understand their progress in all areas of life - this includes getting a picture of your experience at home with them. From your very first call with Ally, we ensure your perspective is heard and incorporated into our approach to their assessments and potential future therapy programs.
Through your feedback, we get a comprehensive view of how your child is learning, growing, and applying new skills across different settings. Parent meetings are an essential part of ABA therapy. They give you a clear picture of your child’s progress, help you understand the strategies being used, and provide guidance on how to support learning at home.
Here’s what you can expect in a parent meeting:
Review of Progress and Data
Your BCBA will share data collected from therapy sessions, including skill acquisition, behavior trends, and milestones achieved. This helps you see both small improvements and long-term growth.
Discussion of Goals
Your BCBA will go over your child’s current goals, celebrate successes, and identify areas that need more focus. They may suggest new goals based on progress and observations.
Parent Coaching
You’ll learn how to implement ABA strategies at home in everyday routines. This might include prompting techniques, reinforcement strategies, or ways to reduce challenging behaviors. The BCBA will answer questions and practice skills with you to ensure you feel confident.
Problem-Solving and Adjustments to Treatment
If certain strategies aren’t working or if new challenges arise, your BCBA will discuss adjustments to the plan. This ensures that interventions remain individualized and effective.
Collaboration
Parent meetings are also a time for you to ask questions, share concerns, and collaborate with your BCBA. Open communication ensures that therapy supports your child both in sessions and at home.
CAREGIVER
& RESOURCES
In ABA therapy, progress is measured through careful observation, data collection, and collaboration with your child’s care team. During parent meetings, you’ll learn not only what skills your child is working on, but why those goals matter and how to support them at home in simple, practical ways. Together, we use data to celebrate success, adjust strategies when needed, and keep your child moving steadily forward.
A Quick-Reference Guide for ABA Therapy Terminology
You might hear your BCBA use these terms or see them in your child’s treatment plan.
A-B-C Analysis
(Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence)
A method of observing and recording what happens before a behavior occurs (antecedent), the actual behavior itself, and what happens afterward (consequence). This can help us understand why a behavior is occurring.
Shaping
Gradually modifying an existing behavior into a desired one by reinforcing successive approximations toward the target behavior.
Task Analysis
The process of breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, teachable components.
Mand
The act of requesting.
Baseline
Measurement of how often a behavior occurs before intervention starts.
Extinction
A technique used to reduce unwanted behaviors by no longer providing reinforcement.
Pairing
The process by which something becomes associated with something else. Example: A new therapist builds a positive relationship with a child by trying to associate themselves with activities the child enjoys.
Tact
The act of labeling an item, activity, or person.
Reinforcement
Refers to anything that increases the likelihood of a behavior happening again in the future.
Prompt
A cue to encourage specific behavior, ranging from physical guidance to verbal cues.
Natural Environment Teaching
The use of naturally occurring activities and events to teach skills in a more dynamic and less structured setting.
Treatment Plan
A document created by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) that outlines the specific skills targeted for learning and strategies for reducing unhelpful behaviors.
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Read MorePreparing for Transition to Kindergarten
As summer approaches, many parents of children with autism start thinking about a big milestone: starting kindergarten. It’s a decision that can bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty, especially if your child has been making great progress in ABA therapy. You might be asking yourself, “Should I delay kindergarten?” or wondering whether more time in therapy would be helpful. The good news is you don’t have to figure it out alone. Part of your experience with Ally Behavior means that your child’s care team can offer guidance and support to help you feel confident about what comes next.
Through a comprehensive Kindergarten Readiness evaluation, including the Bracken School Readiness Assessment, Transitions Assessment, and a Behavior Reduction report, our team helps you…
- Understand your child’s current developmental profile through data, observations, and ongoing assessments
- Identify which school-readiness skills have been achieved and which may benefit from continued support
- Clarify the expectations of a kindergarten classroom and how your child’s skills align with those demands
- Collaborate with your school district to develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Your child’s care team can also work with the school to ensure your child transitions with strong supports already in place. This might include sharing progress reports, providing strategies for teachers, and helping set up an environment where your child can thrive.
Every child develops on their own timeline. Kindergarten readiness isn’t just about age; it’s about the combination of skills, support, and confidence your child brings into the classroom. For more information on support services available to your child, contact our enrollment team today.
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