Why Behavioral Parent Training?

Parent training is a key component to lasting behavior change.

It is one thing for a child to demonstrate a skill with his teacher or therapist, but how helpful is it if the child doesn’t also demonstrate that skill with his parents?

In Behavioral Parent Training, parents are taught how to change the environment to improve their child’s behavior. Treatment focuses on teaching parents how to apply behavioral strategies to teach their child new skills, increase appropriate behaviors, and decrease inappropriate behaviors. Behavioral Parent Training should be individualized to meet the needs of your family and your child. Common strategies often include clear guidelines, visual cues, and using reinforcement effectively. Research supports the use of Behavioral Parent Training across a variety of populations, including parents of children with autism, ADHD, or oppositional behaviors. Even if your child does not have a diagnosis, your family could still benefit from learning these strategies.