PARENT EDUCATION

Evidence-based research has clearly shown family involvement increases academic achievement and skill acquisition. SBEC provides comprehensive parent training programs focused on empowering parents with the knowledge and skills to understand their children's unique needs, recognize barriers to progress, and implement effective strategies addressing challenging behaviors, fostering social and emotional development, and promoting independence in their children. These programs typically deliver through a combination of workshops, telehealth, individualized coaching, and online written materials.

Introduction to ABA Services: An overview of the principles and fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis, including understanding behavior, reinforcement, shaping, prompting, and data collection methods.
Understanding Your Child's Behavior: Education on how to analyze and understand your child's behavior, including identifying triggers, antecedents, and consequences.
Setting Goals and Objectives: Guidance on setting appropriate goals and objectives for behavior change, based on individualized assessments and priorities.
Positive Reinforcement and Motivation: Training on the use of positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desired behaviors and increase motivation.
Effective Communication: Strategies for improving communication with your child, including techniques for giving clear instructions, using visual supports, and promoting language development.
Behavior Management Strategies: Practical techniques for managing challenging behaviors, such as tantrums, aggression, or non-compliance, including strategies for prevention, redirection, and de-escalation.
Creating Supportive Environments: Guidance on creating supportive environments at home to promote learning and positive behavior, including structuring routines, creating visual schedules, and implementing reinforcement systems.
Data Collection and Progress Monitoring: Training on how to collect and analyze data to monitor progress for a particular behavior and make informed decisions about intervention strategies.
Generalization and Maintenance: Strategies for promoting the generalization of learned skills across different settings and ensuring the maintenance of behavior change over time.
Collaboration with Professional Pactitioners: Education on how to effectively collaborate with professionals in communication, role clarification, and ongoing support in a variety of settings.