WEBINAR -Intro to ABA for Parents: What you really need to know
- Marie Patron
- May 20
- 2 min read
Updated: May 23
When your child is first diagnosed with autism or begins showing behavioral challenges, it can feel overwhelming. You might be wondering where to start, what help is available, and how to make the right choices for your family. That’s exactly why we created our free parent webinar: Intro to ABA for Parents: What You Really Need to Know (located at the bottom of this page).
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is one of the most widely used and evidence-based approaches for helping children with autism and related developmental differences. But despite how effective it is, many parents are never given a clear explanation of what ABA actually looks like—or how it can be tailored to support families at home.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the key points from the webinar and offer a sneak peek into what makes ABA parent training such a powerful tool.
🧠 What Is ABA, Really?
Applied Behavior Analysis is a scientific approach to understanding behavior and learning. ABA breaks down behaviors into teachable steps and uses positive reinforcement to help build meaningful skills—like communication, daily routines, and emotional regulation.
In our webinar, we explain how ABA isn’t about controlling your child—it’s about supporting them in ways that work for them and your family.
👨👩👧👦 Why Parent Training Matters - Parents: What you really need to know
One of the most powerful things about ABA is that it doesn’t have to happen in a clinic. In fact, parent-led ABA strategies at home can be just as effective—if not more—when tailored to your child’s daily life.
In our practice, we coach parents to:
Understand the why behind their child’s behavior
Set up routines and expectations that reduce conflict
Use gentle strategies like reinforcement, visuals, and modeling
Build skills that support independence and self-regulation
When parents are empowered with the right tools, it makes a lasting difference.
🧰 Three ABA Tools You Can Start Using Today
We cover this in the webinar, but here’s a quick snapshot of three go-to tools we recommend for all families:
1. Positive Reinforcement
Reward the behaviors you want to see more of. The key is to be immediate, specific, and consistent.
“Thanks for asking so calmly! That was awesome—here’s an extra 5 minutes of tablet time.”
2. Visual Supports
From picture schedules to first-then boards, visuals help reduce anxiety and improve transitions.
Try a visual bedtime routine: bath → pajamas → story → sleep.
3. The ABCs of Behavior
Understanding Antecedents (what happens before), Behavior, and Consequences (what happens after) can help you respond in more helpful ways—and prevent future challenges.
💡 Why Private Pay May Be the Better Fit for Your Family
Insurance-based ABA can be helpful, but it often comes with red tape: diagnosis requirements, limited parent involvement, or long waitlists. With private pay ABA parent training, you get:
Immediate access to services
Flexible scheduling
No formal diagnosis required
Individualized support based on your family’s needs
It’s about getting real help, right away.
📥 Ready to Learn More?
You can watch the full webinar and download the free companion guide here:
And if you’re ready to talk more about whether ABA parent training is right for you, we’d love to chat. Request Consultation
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