ABA Therapy requires parental participation.  The outcome of ABA Therapy is to provide the knowledge and tools used by each client to their caregivers so that clients can generalize and maintain their skills in the natural environment.  When caregivers and the BCBA work together, as partners, the client benefits and will make more progress.  

Caregivers are encouraged to share with the BCBA any questions or concerns that may arise, most importantly if new/different problem behaviors begin to occur. Caregivers are also expected to serve as facilitators between and/or to connect service providers to ensure continuity of care.

It is an imperative part of an effective ABA program to have family involvement and carry-over of goals when staff are not present. Parents are required to participate in parent training each month. During parent training sessions, the parent(s) will be given program updates which will outline the progress that has been made since the last meeting as well as review new goals that will be worked on during upcoming sessions. Additionally, explanation, modeling, practice, and feedback will be provided to caregivers for each goal as is appropriate.