Parent Involvement includes an educational opportunity for parents and caregivers of learners at Lighthouse, to teach them the ABA knowledge they need to support their child. We take a closer look at what parent training entails.
LAC Offers Parent Training for Parents and Caregivers of Lighthouse Learners
Autism Training For Parents
In Lighthouse Autism Center’s Parent Training, our goal is to build confidence in your knowledge of ABA principles and procedures so that you, as the caregiver, can take your new skills and begin teaching your child or responding appropriately to the behaviors you’re trying to decrease. This valuable autism education for parents and caregivers will be taught by one of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). They will learn about ABA and how it can be applied in many different ways. By learning about ABA and how to implement it, you will gain a broader knowledge that allows you to continue growing with your child for many years. The foundation of ABA can be used to help your child learn new skills such as dressing, responding to their name, transitioning away from a preferred activity, and decreasing challenging behaviors. Our goal is to offer autism help for parents so that you, as the caregiver, are more comfortable supporting your child.
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Where to Start
Being the parent or caregiver of an autistic child brings with it a unique set of experiences, joys, and challenges. Regardless of where you may be in your family’s autism journey, there are a variety of resources and tools available to support you and the unique needs of your child and family. We encourage families to gather as much information as they can from reputable sources to understand what resources are available.
Tips from a Lighthouse Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Lighthouse Autism Center believes that a parent knows their child best, and is best equipped to support them. However, we know that parents often look to providers and clinicians for guidance, tools, and autism information to support their child and family and to implement in the home. For families who may be on a waitlist for services, whether that be for ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or other intervention services, we often hear about the need for help at home while they wait.
Lighthouse Autism Center’s team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) compiled a list of topics and goals that parents may want to work on at home. We have included that list below, as well as some steps that you can consider implementing with your child. Remember, while we have provided a general list of tips, this is not meant to replace a customized therapy program.
