What role do parents play in the program?

Parents receive daily progress notes, routine updates, as well as quarterly progress meetings with their Classroom BCBA. Parents participate in 1-2 hours of Caregiver Guidance sessions each month to assist with any issues or concerns occurring in the home or community. Parents are also given the opportunity to participate in BCBA-led group parent training where a particular topic is discussed.

What support do families receive?

Families get daily updates through our secure portal, plus quarterly progress meetings with their BCBA. We offer parent training workshops monthly and one-on-one care guidance sessions so you can carry over teaching strategies at home.

Is caregiver guidance mandatory?

Yes, the caregivers of all children who receive ABA services at BIG are required to attend 1 hour of caregiver guidance per month. Consistent goal collaboration and training typically leads to more meaningful outcomes for the family.

How can I be more involved?

Caregivers are given a variety of ways to participate in their child's ABA program. We encourage caregivers to take advantage of as many of these opportunities as possible. If you are unsure of which will be the most beneficial, you can ask us!

Absolutely! We encourage active communication and collaboration with your BCBA regarding your goals and/or concerns. What is important to you is important to us.

Comprehensive Family Experience

We believe in keeping families informed and involved every step of the way.

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When a child is in our care, their family is part of the journey. We provide guidance, communication, and collaboration every step of the way so parents and caregivers feel informed, empowered, and supported. From the first visit through every milestone, BIG is a partner to the entire family, not just a provider.

Benefits of Caregiver Involvement/Participation

Caregiver training in ABA offers a range of benefits that significantly enhance children's therapeutic progress through greater caregiver involvement. Research has shown that children whose caregivers actively participate in therapy experience improved outcomes compared to those with less parental engagement. We believe that the best way to lasting progress is to maintain caregiver involvement.

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Supporting Caregivers and Families

We know that helping children with autism succeed requires a team effort. That's why comprehensive parent training and family support are integral parts of every program at BIG.

What We Provide:

Regular Communication: Caregivers receive consistent communication regarding their child’s full day ABA sessions. Strong caregiver communication can support better outcomes by creating shared understanding, aligning expectations, and reinforcing consistency across settings.

Generalization of Skills: The regular communication caregivers receive allows them to observe the presence of these skills at home, notice changes, and see how skills generalize in the home and/or community. Sometimes these skills need to be intentionally taught. We assist caregivers with this skill generalization.

Monthly Caregiver Guidance: Our monthly caregiver guidance sessions allow for routine check ins and/or follow ups regarding previously discussed issues/topics. During these sessions, our dedicated caregiver guidance BCBAs collaborate with caregivers to incorporate ABA strategies at home. This can include but is not limited to feeding, sleep, routines, behaviors of concern, or other issues occurring in the home or community.

Quarterly Caregiver Conferences: Each quarter there are collaborative meetings between the caregiver(s) and their child’s Classroom BCBA to review their child’s treatment plan. This is a time when the child’s progress with current goals as well as future goals can be discussed.

Quarterly Caregiver Resource Meetings: Each quarter, we invite caregivers in for a topic specific discussion led by an expert in the community for families of children with special needs. Caregivers are given a chance to learn in a group setting about local resources that may provide their family further support.

Quarterly Group Caregiver Workshops: Each quarter, caregivers are invited to attend a training with other caregivers where one of our dedicated Caregiver Guidance BCBAs will lead a discussion on an ABA topic. Caregivers are given the opportunity to learn as well as connect to other parents on a similar journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We understand choosing the right support for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Here are some answers to help guide your journey.

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Why is compassionate care important at BIG?

Compassion fuels motivation. When children feel safe and respected, they engage more fully in learning. Our staff builds trust, celebrates every win, and creates joy in each lesson.

How does BIG ensure staff maintain high standards?

We use CABAS® rank advancement, ongoing supervision, mentorship, BCBA collaboration, and monthly professional development. Pay raises coincide with skill mastery to reward growth and competency.

Is CABAS® recognized outside of BIG?

Absolutely. Schools and clinics across the world use CABAS®. Our CABAS® accreditation signals to physicians and insurers that we meet the highest standards.

Are all your staff trained in CABAS®?

Yes. Every line technician, BcaBA, and BCBA at BIG completes initial CABAS® training and continues through a professional development pipeline to earn rank and master data-based teaching skills.

How does CABAS® benefit my child?

CABAS® ensures each teaching step is evidence-based, data-driven, and sequenced for fast mastery. That means children learn new skills more quickly and generalize them across settings.

How long has CABAS® been around?

CABAS® research began over four decades ago and has been refined by scientific studies ever since. Thousands of students nationwide benefit from CABAS® each year.