Our 4-year-old starts ABA next week. The clinic says the first session is mostly assessment, but I have no idea what that means. Should I expect table work, play, parent questions, or something else?
What to expect at the first ABA therapy session
Top answer, from Rachel L., BCBA
Read the full answerA good first ABA session should feel more like learning your child than testing your child. Expect parent interview questions, play, observation, simple preference checks, and maybe a few easy instructions to see how your child communicates and learns. I would not expect heavy demands on day one. Ask how they handle refusal, how they include parent goals, and when you will see a written treatment…
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