Parent Training

You are your child's most important teacher.

BCBA-led coaching offers practical, evidence-based strategies you can use in everyday routines. Frequency and format are individualized.

BCBA coaching a parent during a home session
What it is

Coaching that fits real family life.

We don't hand you a binder and wish you luck. Parent training is hands-on, judgment-free, and grounded in what's actually happening at your dinner table this week.

  • Individualized coaching with your child’s BCBA
  • Practical strategies for meltdowns, transitions, and communication
  • Real-time coaching during routines that matter to you
  • Both parents and caregivers welcomed
The benefits

What families often notice.

Confidence, not overwhelm

Understand the 'why' behind each strategy so you can adapt in the moment.

Skills that carry over

Practice between sessions helps new skills show up in everyday routines.

Stronger connection

Clearer routines can mean fewer power struggles and more moments of connection.

Better communication

Learn how to prompt, model, and respond in ways that support language growth.

Whole family aligned

Grandparents, siblings, and co-parents can all be part of the plan.

Judgment-free space

Ask anything, share anything. We're on your team.

What to expect

What the first few steps look like.

  1. 01

    Goal setting

    You and your BCBA identify the routines that matter most to your family.

  2. 02

    Modeling

    Your BCBA demonstrates strategies in real routines — no roleplay required.

  3. 03

    Practice with coaching

    You try, we coach, we celebrate the wins together.

  4. 04

    Ongoing refinement

    Check-ins can help adjust strategies as your child and family’s needs change.

FAQs

Common questions.

Don't see your question? Call or message our team and we'll walk you through it.

Caregiver involvement is an important part of treatment planning. Your BCBA will explain how coaching fits your child’s plan.

Feel confident, not confused.

Ask our team how caregiver coaching may fit your child’s individual plan.

ABA Prep

ABA Prep | Where Independence Matters.

In-home and community-based ABA therapy for children across our Maryland service areas. Our BCBAs work closely with families to build skills that support communication, daily routines, and independence.

ABA Prep accepts Maryland Medicaid and is in-network with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and CareFirst BlueChoice for eligible ABA services. Benefits and authorization requirements vary by plan.

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