Parent coaching in ABA therapy is a collaborative, data-driven process where Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) train parents to implement evidence-based techniques at home. The process typically works through the following structured steps:

1. Assessment: A BCBA conducts an initial assessment to identify specific target skills and goals for the child.
2. Scheduled Sessions: Training sessions generally last 60 minutes and occur bi-weekly, either in-person or virtually. During these sessions, therapists review progress, address concerns, and teach specific strategies.
3. Hands-on Training: Parents are trained in practical techniques such as positive reinforcement, behavior prompting, prompt fading, and natural environment teaching. This allows parents to turn everyday routines (like mealtimes and play) into learning opportunities.
4. Data Collection: Parents use simple tools like ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) data sheets and logs to track behaviors and progress weekly.
5. Ongoing Support: The therapy team provides weekly updates, including simple graphs and progress summaries, to adjust strategies and celebrate milestones.

This approach ensures that skills learned in the clinic are generalized to the home and community, fostering greater independence and consistency for the child.