How to Communicate with Parents Effectively for ABA Sessions

Working with clients is only one aspect of our job. Communicating with parents and making sure they feel comfortable with us is another key skill to master. Here, we provide insights and guidance into how to do this effectively. The most communication with parents is typically through a paraprofessional, ABA therapist, teacher, or support staff. They have the most interaction with both students and parents, so it’s important that any messaging come across as caring and attentive. Even something as simple as starting off a conversation with something personal and positive makes a big difference.

Asking parents about their communication preferences is key as well. Some parents prefer minimal communication, while others require more details and frequent touches. We discuss how to place parameters and boundaries around parental communication and how to maintain a balance. We also talk about how to keep things simple, how to communicate changes in scheduling or staffing, and why it’s important to keep your main focus on the student.

What’s Inside:

• How to improve your communication with parents,
• How to set communication parameters and maintain a balance,
• The importance of communicating changes to scheduling and staffing,

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