What is caregiver-led ABA?

Caregiver-led ABA means we coach and support you—the people who know your child best—to use simple, effective strategies in everyday life. Instead of long clinic hours, we focus on real routines like meals, play, and bedtime so skills stick and feel natural.

 

What does a typical session look like?

Sessions are relaxed and collaborative. We usually start by checking in on how things have been going, then we practice a few strategies together with your child or using real-life examples. You’ll leave with clear, doable steps to try between visits.

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How are parents and caregivers involved?

You are the heart of the process. We work side-by-side with you, not just with your child. We listen to your goals, model strategies, and then coach you as you try them so you feel confident using them during your day.

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Does my child need an autism diagnosis to receive services?

No, your child does not need to have any medical diagnosis to receive services. All services begin with an assessment of skills, and that, in combination with the parent interview is what determines the necessity for services. Because this is a private pay model, we are not held to the same rigid eligibility standards as insurance models. 

 

Do you take insurance?

At this time, services are private pay only. This allows us to offer flexible, family-centered support without the limits that often come with insurance. We’re happy to provide invoices you can submit to your insurance if they offer reimbursement.

 

How often do we meet and for how long?

Most families start with weekly or biweekly sessions, depending on their needs and schedule. Sessions typically last about 60 minutes, and we can adjust frequency over time as you feel more confident and your child makes progress.

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What areas do you serve?  

We currently serve families in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. 

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Do you offer Telehealth services? 

Many families ask about telehealth services. While telehealth may be appropriate in some situations, Guided Growth prioritizes in-person services whenever possible to support stronger relationship building, more naturalistic learning opportunities, and direct observation within the child’s everyday environment. In-person services allow for increased engagement, hands-on support, real-time behavioral assessment, and more effective coaching within natural routines and interactions. This approach often provides greater opportunities to support communication, social development, adaptive skills, emotional regulation, and behavior intervention in meaningful and functional ways. Recommendations regarding service delivery are individualized based on each child’s needs, developmental level, family circumstances, and clinical appropriateness. If you think telehealth may work for you, we'd love to discuss it more!