Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy: Building Strong Communication With Your Team
- Brigid McCormick
- Sep 16
- 2 min read
Parent involvement in ABA therapy is more than practicing strategies at home — it’s also about working closely with your child’s therapy team. When parents and providers communicate effectively, therapy becomes more consistent, personalized, and impactful. In this blog, we’ll explore why communication matters, how to build strong partnerships, and what strategies parents can use to stay connected.
Why Communication Matters in Parent Involvement with ABA Team
Open communication ensures that therapy doesn’t happen in isolation. Parents who share updates about progress, challenges, and daily routines give therapists valuable insight into how their child learns. Likewise, therapists can provide coaching and adjustments so strategies work better at home. This two-way exchange creates:
Consistency across environments
Faster problem-solving when challenges arise
Shared celebrations of progress
A stronger sense of teamwork between parents and providers
Practical Ways to Strengthen Communication With Your ABA Team
Parents can take simple steps to improve communication, such as:
Attend parent training sessions: These are opportunities to learn strategies and ask questions directly which is a great way to strengthen communication with your ABA team.
Ask specific questions: Instead of “How is she doing?”, try “How can we support transitions at home?”
Share daily observations: Even small details, like sleep or changes in routine, can impact therapy progress.
Use a communication notebook or app: Quick notes back and forth keep everyone updated between sessions.
Making Your Voice Heard as a Parent
Sometimes it can feel intimidating to speak up, but remember: you know your child best.
Effective parent involvement in ABA therapy means being an advocate, asking for clarification, and collaborating on realistic goals. A strong team values your input as much as their professional expertise.
Conclusion:
Parent involvement in ABA therapy thrives when communication flows both ways. By staying engaged, asking questions, and sharing updates, you help your child’s therapy team create the most supportive, consistent, and effective plan possible.
Building a strong partnership with your child’s therapist doesn’t have to feel complicated.
In our Parent Involvement in ABA Newsletter Series, you’ll find practical communication tips, tools, and insights that help you feel more confident and connected in the therapy process.
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