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Your RBT Is Not a Babysitter — and Treating Them Like One Hurts Your Child’s Progress
When ABA therapy starts, an RBT often becomes a regular presence in your home. They’re there multiple times a week. They interact closely with your child. They help manage behaviors and routines. And sometimes, without anyone meaning harm, a line gets blurred. An RBT is not a babysitter.
Frank Herrera
President
BCBA vs. RBT: Understanding the Difference in Your Child’s ABA Team
When families begin ABA therapy, two roles come up almost immediately: BCBA RBT Parents often see both working with their child — but they are not interchangeable, and their responsibilities are very different.
Frank Herrera
President
What Is an RBT — and What Do They Actually Do?
When ABA therapy begins, the person you see most often is usually the RBT. They’re the one sitting with your child. They’re the one running sessions. They’re the one in your home, clinic, or school multiple times a week. So it’s fair for parents to ask: What exactly is an RBT? What are they responsible for? And what are they not responsible for?
Frank Herrera
President
What Is a BCBA — and What Is Their Job, Really?
When families start ABA therapy, they often hear the title BCBA right away. But many parents quietly wonder: Who is this person, really? What do they actually do? And why does their role matter so much? Let’s clear this up.
Frank Herrera
President
You May Have the Option to Change Insurance Companies — and It’s Okay to Consider It
For many parents, insurance feels like a fixed reality. You have the plan you have. You deal with the denials. You work around the limitations. And often, no one tells you this simple truth: In some situations, you may have the option to change insurance plans if your current one is not meeting your child’s needs.
Frank Herrera
President
Red Flags to Watch for in a ABA Therapy Company
Finding an ABA therapy company can feel like winning the lottery—especially after months of waiting. So when a provider finally says “We have availability,” many families say yes without asking questions. That’s understandable. It’s also risky.
Frank Herrera
President
ABA Therapy Provider Interview Checklist
Use this to choose the right ABA therapy company for your child You are not interviewing to be accepted. You are interviewing to decide if this provider is the right fit.
Frank Herrera
President
How to Choose the Right ABA Therapy Company for Your Child
When parents finally hear, “Your child qualifies for ABA therapy,” there’s often a rush to act. Waitlists are long. Providers are scarce. And the pressure to “just get started” is real.
Frank Herrera
President
What to Do When Insurance Says “No”
Always remember this first: When you are dealing with an insurance company, you are the client. They work for you. They have a responsibility to service your plan and respond to your requests. This matters because insurance companies will often respond more urgently and directly to you, the policyholder, than to a third-party provider. Your voice carries weight. So when a denial arrives, pause—and remember: this is not the end of the road.
Frank Herrera
President
A Letter to Parents
Dear Parent, I want to tell you something that no system, provider, or checklist ever seems to say out loud: You are allowed to breathe. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to stop chasing perfection. You have done enough to prove that you care.
Frank Herrera
President
When “Good Enough” Is Actually Good
At some point in the autism journey, many parents realize something quietly painful: No matter how hard you try, no plan will be perfect. And that doesn’t mean you’re failing.
Frank Herrera
President
How to Measure Progress Without Guessing
One of the most frustrating questions parents hear is: “Do you think it’s working?” Progress often feels unclear. Some days look better. Some days look worse. And reports don’t always match real life. Here’s the truth: If progress is hard to explain, it’s hard to protect—and even harder to improve.
Frank Herrera
President
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