Evaluating Quality ABA By Asking Your Provider Questions

There are quite a few options of ABA providers out there. How do you know which provider is right for you and your child? It is important to think about how you are evaluating quality ABA programs, what quality ABA programming look like and what goals you want to accomplish for you and your child through ABA therapy. When you know what your child needs, it makes finding an ABA provider so much easier. 

When in the Process Can I Start Evaluating Quality ABA?

Question: Can I evaluate if an ABA provider is right for my child before investing my family’s time and starting services?

Answer: The best way to evaluate the quality of your potential ABA provider, is to ask them! Both before  starting services and during the assessment process serve as a great time to get a feel for their approach, personality and style.

To learn more about the process of starting ABA services, checkout our training (LINK). 

What Kinds of Questions  Should I Be Asking My Potential Provider?

Question: I know I need to ask questions, but I don’t even know where to start. Do you have sample questions that might be helpful for me to use during my evaluation process?

Answer: There are some general and specific programming questions we recommend asking your potential provider to get a good idea if the ABA provider is a good fit for you and your child. 

Before getting into programming specifics we recommend starting with general provider questions.

Example General Provider Questions

• What insurance do you accept?
• What funding/scholarships are you currently a provider for?
• Are your BCBA certified with the BACB and through the state?

Once you have established that an ABA provider fits your financial, and scheduling needs, more specific programming questions can be asked. Programming questions can help you gain more insight into what programming goals will look like and how your child will be evaluated throughout ABA therapy to ensure they are making progress. 

Example Programming Specific Questions

• How does the BCBA determine goals for my child?
• How is my child’s progress evaluated?
• How much direct supervision do therapists receive from BCBAs weekly?

Taking the time to learn more about a providers approach and style and how they interact with your child makes evaluating quality ABA much easier.