ABC Consultation and Training Services
In addition to Center-Based Services, we provide a range of Consultation Services to train families and professionals, helping set children with autism up for success both locally and internationally.
Consultation Services
Our consultants can help you set up a program at home, school, or in the community, designed according to your child’s needs. This program will help you effectively address specific issues in these settings.
Through our consultation sessions, parents and caregivers receive personalized coaching on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Our goal is to empower families with the knowledge and tools they need to support their child’s behavioral challenges, communication challenges, social interactions, or self-help skills.
1. Home Consultation
ABA intervention in the home helps children build skills and reduce problem behaviors. Our consultants can assist you in setting up an in-home program tailored to your child’s strengths and weaknesses. A home program can serve as a stand-alone approach to address your child’s needs or be used to supplement school targets.
- An initial comprehensive assessment to determine your child’s strengths and challenges.
- Collaboration with the family to develop a unique, individualized program plan.
- Development of a behavior support plan to address challenging behaviors.
- Direct instruction in natural environments, including home and community settings.
- Real-time data collection in each session to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions.
- Regular assessments to monitor progress toward goals.
- Coordination with schools, medical professionals, and related service providers.
- Oversight of all services by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
2. International Consultation
Consultation with international clients includes scheduled visits to advise on setting up and managing home and center programs, as well as the placement of full-time ABA professionals to run those programs. Our global services include customizable onsite and remote training and consultation, focusing on autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities for both parents and professionals.
Program Evaluation and Consultation
- Dissemination of best practices in applied behavior analysis (ABA) for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Technical assistance and training in best practices, including ABA and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
- Mentoring.
- Technical support.
- Evidence-based programming for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Consultation on state-of-the-art program development and operations for autism.
ABA Training
ABC ABA Training is a process that teaches individuals [parents or professionals] the concepts, principles, and techniques of ABA. This training is provided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
For parents, ABC ABA training offers valuable knowledge and skills to support their child’s development and behavior at home. Parents will learn to identify and understand their child’s behavior, effectively communicate with their child, and implement strategies to promote positive behavior.
For professionals, ABC ABA training is a valuable tool for understanding and supporting individuals with autism and other developmental disorders. Professionals such as teachers, therapists, and social workers will learn to conduct assessments, create program plans, and implement ABA interventions to improve the lives of those they work with.
1.Parent-Caregiver Training
ABC provides training in small groups of 4-8 parents on the principles of ABA and how to effectively apply ABA methods when working with and interacting with their child at home or in public. The training focuses on practical applications, including role-play, discussions, and advice on handling real-life situations.
• Parent training and consultation to foster generalization of skills
2. Teacher Training & Workshops
ABC provides training to educators and other professionals on effective strategies for including children with developmental delays and special needs in mainstream classrooms. Teacher and assistant training may focus on:
- Introduction to ABA
- Reinforcement procedures and preference assessments
- Discrete trial instruction
- Teaching new skills
- Inclusion techniques
- Play/social skills
- Functional assessments
- Training and supervision in providing one-on-one intervention
