At Rising Spurs, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality ABA. That means that our learners make strides every day and accomplish inspiring goals. But this progress doesn’t happen by accident.
Our training includes standardized ABA training and personalized learning tailored to each client. By creating a constant training and supervision culture, we can center what matters most… Our learners and their progress.
What is ABA therapy and why training matters
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a way to understand and improve behavior. Its principles help individuals, especially those with autism. They build skills and reduce behaviors that hinder learning.
But what makes ABA effective? High-quality staff training.
Consistent, high-quality training is crucial for ABA therapists to implement interventions. Without it, even the best strategies might fall flat.
Key Components of Effective ABA Training
ABA training programs must cover the basics and beyond. That means including hands-on practice and creating a culture of consistent feedback.
- Understanding The Basics: Staff need a firm grasp on the basics of ABA to start.
- Hands-On Practice: Role-playing and real-life scenarios help apply theory. It can help a staff member go from knowledgeable to fluent.
- Ongoing Supervision: Feedback from experienced supervisors enhances skills and builds confidence over time.
Creating a culture of consistent training is crucial. This core principle of high-quality staff training founded Rising Spurs.
Training at Rising Spurs for BCBAs, RBTs, and Caregivers: Different Needs, Different Approaches
Not all ABA training looks the same. Different roles need tailored approaches. Rising Spurs tailors our training approaches to those receiving the support. Individualized training helps us ensure that at all times, you are receiving the highest quality training we can provide.
- Clinical Supervisors: These professionals oversee programs. Their training focuses on assessment, program design, and supervision.
- Behavior Technicians: Behavior Technicians work directly with clients. So, task analysis and session management are key training priorities.
- Caregivers: Our expert BCBAs provide training to every caregiver in our service. Consistent training empowers them to implement ABA at home and outside of sessions.
When all stakeholders and staff work together, our learners improve daily.
The Impact of Training on Client Outcomes
Practical training doesn’t only benefit therapists—it enhances client outcomes. Well-trained practitioners:
- Help learners build new skills faster.
- Can reduce challenging behaviors.
- Tailor interventions to individual needs, ensuring that progress is meaningful.
Take, for example, a caregiver and therapist who receive training in functional communication. This training helps the team and family stay on the same page and consistently support the child. Consistency across settings and adults helps the learner. The learner can now build new communication skills.
How Rising Spurs Does Training Differently
Rising Spurs provides high-quality ABA to all clients who enter our doors. And that means providing training to every staff member and family who works with us.
Every staff member undergoes extensive training before starting with clients.
- 40-50 hours of ABA education: Standardized training from experts with consistent quality.
- 2 weeks or more of shadowing: By shadowing current staff, new staff can become experts.
- Consistent Feedback: Our clinical supervisors always give individualized feedback to every staff member. This culture of feedback is present and supports the highest quality ABA.
Training is not just a need for Rising Spurs. Training is a passion, and the inspiring outcomes our learners get are why we do it every day.
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