ABA Brussels
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Why parents' participation in therapy is a core component
Parental involvement is a fundamental part of every child’s therapy.
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Parents already spend a significant amount of time with their child during the week and even more on weekends and holidays. When this time is structured and aligned with the therapy goals, progress tends to happen much faster than if the time is unstructured. For example, if a child receives 2 to 4 hours of therapy per week, but the parents dedicate one hour every two days plus two hours each day on weekends and most holidays, the child gains an additional 6 to 7 hours of structured practice. Combined with the therapy sessions, this means the child could be engaging in 8 or more hours of focused work weekly instead of just 2 or 4. This extra time is incredibly valuable for skill acquisition and for generalizing what is learned in therapy to everyday life.
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Consequences of parents' training - we have only positives
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Parents gain therapy techniques they can use with their children at home.
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Skill acquisition and generalization happen more quickly and effectively.
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This leads to improvements in everyday life, such as fewer or no tantrums and better communication.
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Families feel empowered, gaining the ability to manage situations that once felt overwhelming or hopeless.
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Overall, the family’s quality of life improves significantly
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