Questions to ask an ABA provider
Ask every provider the same questions so you can compare the answers. Print 1 copy per provider and take notes.
Take this with you
The printed copy adds note lines and a space for each provider’s name.
Openings and logistics
- Do you have openings for a child my child’s age, and where?
- If there is a waitlist, how does it work and how will I hear about changes?
- Do you offer clinic care, in-home care, or both for our address?
- What days and times are sessions available?
Listen for: specific answers, or a clear statement of what is not known yet.
Insurance and costs
- Are you in network with our exact plan?
- Who handles authorizations, and what do you need from us?
- What will we owe, and when will we know?
- What happens if an authorization is delayed or changes?
Listen for: who is responsible for each step.
Who will work with my child
- Who designs and supervises my child’s plan, and when will I meet them?
- Who works with my child day to day, and what training do they have?
- How often does the supervising analyst see my child?
- What happens if my child’s therapist is out or leaves?
Listen for: clear roles and a plan for change.
What sessions look like
- What does a typical session look like for a child this age?
- How do you use play and my child’s interests?
- How do you support a child who does not use spoken words?
- What happens when my child says no or needs a break?
- How do you keep children safe during a hard moment?
- Can we see the space before we decide?
Listen for: concrete examples and respect for your child’s no.
Goals and progress
- How do you choose goals, and can we add our own?
- What do you measure, and how will I see it?
- How often is the plan reviewed?
- What do you change if progress slows?
Listen for: goals tied to daily life and data you can understand.
Family, school, and concerns
- How are parents and caregivers involved?
- How do you work with preschools, doctors, and other therapists?
- Who do I contact with a concern, and how quickly should I expect to hear back?
- How do you decide when services should change or end?
Listen for: a named contact and a real role for your family.
Want to ask us these questions?
Call or start an application, and bring this list with you.
Training Wheels ABA, trainingwheelsaba.com, (737) 214-9205