School Consultation

One child, one plan — across every environment.

With family and school permission, consultation may help coordinate strategies across home and school. This is distinct from direct ABA treatment delivered at school or daycare.

BCBA collaborating with a teacher in a school setting
What it is

Bridging home, therapy, and school.

When appropriate and with permission, a BCBA may collaborate with school staff to share recommendations. School consultation is not the same as providing direct ABA therapy in a school or daycare setting.

  • Classroom observation and functional analysis
  • Teacher and paraprofessional coaching
  • IEP collaboration where requested and available
  • Written recommendations for accommodations and supports
The benefits

What families often notice.

Classroom-ready strategies

Practical supports designed to work within real classroom constraints and schedules.

Aligned team

Teachers, aides, therapists, and parents rowing in the same direction.

IEP support

We help draft goals, review documents, and attend meetings as a professional partner.

Skill generalization

Skills learned in therapy have a better chance of showing up in the classroom.

Collaborative partnerships

We build cooperative relationships with school staff, not adversarial ones.

Measured progress

Data-informed check-ins to see whether strategies are moving in the right direction.

What to expect

What the first few steps look like.

  1. 01

    Initial consult

    We learn about your child, current school setting, and your goals for consultation.

  2. 02

    Classroom observation

    A classroom observation may be arranged if the school permits it and it fits the consultation plan.

  3. 03

    Coaching & plan

    We coach staff, provide written recommendations, and align the plan.

  4. 04

    Ongoing support

    Follow-up and meeting participation depend on the agreed scope and availability.

FAQs

Common questions.

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

Yes — schools typically require permission for outside providers to observe. We'll help you navigate that request.

Let's get everyone on the same page.

School consultation is distinct from school-based ABA treatment. Contact us to discuss availability and verify whether your plan covers the proposed service.

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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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