What is the role of parents in ABA Therapy?
Parents are crucial in ABA therapy, providing support, reinforcement, and communication with therapists.
Parents play a vital role in the success of ABA therapy for their children. In Colorado and Texas, parental involvement is encouraged to ensure consistency and effectiveness in the application of strategies learned during therapy sessions.
Parents are often involved in the assessment process, helping to identify specific goals and challenges to address. During therapy, they may participate in sessions, learning techniques to reinforce positive behaviors and skills at home. Additionally, parents are responsible for creating a supportive environment that fosters the generalization of skills across different settings.
Regular communication with the therapy team is essential for discussing progress, sharing observations, and addressing any concerns. By actively engaging in their child's therapy, parents can significantly enhance the effectiveness of ABA interventions and contribute to their child's overall development.
Robin McKnight
I have more than 25 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs. My work spans residential care, crisis intervention, counseling, ABA program development, and large-scale behavioral health leadership. I hold dual licensure as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Professional Counselor, with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University.
I previously served as Director of Behavioral Health Services at Lufkin State Supported Living Center, where I led a team of 23 and oversaw care for more than 300 individuals. Today, I provide behavioral consultation and counseling through Donna Almeida Counseling and my own practice, Choices Behavioral Health of East Texas. I am committed to providing respectful, data-informed, and person-centered care for clients across the lifespan.
Brooke Marsico, PA-C
Brooke Marsico completed her physician assistant training at Midwestern University in 2011. She began her practice in the field of Obesity Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago where she practiced from 2016 to 2021. She went on to treat patients living with obesity at Cleveland Clinic from 2021 to 2022 prior to joining the team at Form Health. Brooke is passionate about helping patients living with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and improve their health. Her practice focuses on individualized behavioral and pharmacological intervention to help patients reach their goals. She is also experienced in managing patients who have a history of bariatric surgery.
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