What is ABA Therapy like?

The individual’s therapy will be carried out by a variety of professionals. The BCBA oversees treatment while others assist. Some other professions that play a role in ABA therapy are listed below:

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA): A certified professional who can perform some of the responsibilities of a BCBA but also continues to be supervised by a BCBA.

Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT): A certified therapist who assists in providing ABA services under the direction of a BCBA.

Behavior Therapist (BT): A therapist who assists in carrying out the treatment plan, though not to the same extent as an RBT.

BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTS are certified by the Behavior Analysts Certification Board (BACB). Some providers do not require these certifications. In this case, consultants work in a similar capacity to BCBAs, lead therapists work similarly to BCaBAs, and line therapists work similarly to RBTs or BTs.

Treatment sessions are led by the plan created during the assessment process. Under the direction of the BCBA, an RBT will carry out the treatment plan.

During each session, data and notes will be collected by therapists. This information serves as a metric for treatment progress. Also, it helps to determine the direction of ongoing treatment and whether or not any changes need to be made to the treatment plan. Therapy notes are available to parents and caregivers upon request.

There are a variety of methods employed in ABA therapy. Some of these are patient-led and explorative, such as play-based activities. Others are more structured and led by the RBT. All methods and strategies employed serve to address the behaviors and build the skills outlined in the treatment plan.

Your support and encouragement are fundamental to ABA therapy. Throughout treatment, you will continue to work with ABA therapists in order to ensure that everyone involved can be an active, meaningful supporter of your child.

ABA therapy continues according to the treatment plan and your input. The treatment plan may change throughout the process. Once the transition criteria set in the treatment plan are met, therapy can be decreased or even ended.

Sources

https://www.kidsabaservices.com/services

https://westsidechildrenstherapy.com/parents-role-in-aba-therapy-for-children/#:~:text=Parent%20involvement%20in%20ABA%20therapy,and%20retain%20those%20new%20skills

https://surpassbehavioralhealth.com/aba-therapy/how-long-does-aba-therapy-last/

https://www.rori.care/post/understanding-the-difference-between-bt-and-rbt-roles-in-aba-therapy#:~:text=BTs%20are%20like%20supportive%20helpers,This%20distinction%20is%20really%20important!