Parent & Caregiver Training

Parent and caregiver training is a core part of ABA — it's the difference between progress that stops when the therapist leaves and progress that becomes part of everyday family life. A BCBA works directly with you to teach the principles and techniques behind your child's plan in clear, practical, jargon-free terms.

You'll learn how to encourage the behaviors you want to see, respond calmly and consistently to challenging moments, support communication, and build skills into ordinary routines. The aim isn't to turn you into a therapist — it's to help you feel confident and equipped as the expert on your own child.

Because Tall Grass works in your home, training happens in the real setting where you'll use it. Your BCBA can coach you through actual situations — a tough transition, a mealtime struggle, a sibling conflict — and give you strategies that fit your family, not a textbook.

Your BCBA tailors training to your family's goals and the situations you find most challenging. Sessions are collaborative and hands-on — you'll talk through what's happening, see strategies modeled, and then try them yourself with real-time coaching and feedback.

Topics often include using positive reinforcement, setting up routines for smoother transitions, encouraging communication, and responding to behaviors in a way that's calm and consistent. Everything is practical and built around moments you actually face, like getting out the door or winding down for bed.

This works hand in hand with your child's direct therapy. As your child grows, your BCBA updates your strategies too, so you always have tools that match where your child is now. The result is a family that feels more confident and a home where progress sticks.