How We Support You
Caregiver involvement is crucial during ABA therapy, not only does it directly benefit your child, it’s also often required by insurance companies in order to continue therapy. While requirements differ by insurance provider, most require at least one hour of caregiver education sessions per month. Sessions are led by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and can take place with or without your child present—for example, a one-hour session may include 30 minutes with your child and 30 minutes without—to best support your therapy goals.
Why It Matters
These sessions are an ideal opportunity to address behaviors that may be occurring at home or at school but aren’t seen during therapy at the center. If a behavior arises outside of sessions, we ask caregivers to document what happened before and after it occurred. Together, we develop a plan to address and reduce challenging behaviors while supporting functional communication. By learning what to do when the behavior technician is not present, caregivers are equipped with the tools to provide consistency, guidance, and support, helping your child thrive both at home and in the community.
Upcoming Caregiver Education Group
We understand that receiving an autism diagnosis can bring a mix of emotions, questions, and uncertainty. At LSAC, we believe caregivers deserve more than just services for their child—they deserve education, guidance, and support every step of the way. That’s why we’re excited to offer our Caregiver Education Class in February:
Free Webinar: My Child Has Been Diagnosed with Autism—Now What?
Date: February 24 | Time: 6:30–7:30 PM | Format: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
This one-hour virtual class is designed for parents and caregivers who are newly navigating an autism diagnosis and are looking for clear, actionable next steps. This webinar is open to the public, but sign up is required, sign up here! During this session, we will cover:
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What to do after receiving an autism diagnosis
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How to navigate medical care and insurance
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How to access autism services, therapies, and community support
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Common questions caregivers have at the beginning of their journey
Our goal is to help families leave feeling informed, confident, and supported.
Being Informed Matters
Participation in caregiver education has been shown to drastically improve ABA therapy outcomes. At LSAC, we offer both group and individual caregiver education sessions year-round, designed to meet families where they are. Education plays a powerful role in helping caregivers feel prepared at every stage of their child’s autism journey, and we’re continually developing new topics to support families along the way. Sign up for email updates on future sessions here!
Have questions or want to learn more about our upcoming classes? Contact us at autism@littlespurs.com.
