Training and Development

AHSS offers best in-class ABA therapy training

Want to help children with autism reach their full potential?

Come join our amazing team of ABA therapists!

Autism Home Support Services is driven by our mission, our core values, and our passion to help families that have children with autism spectrum and related disorders. We thrive on creating a positive difference in a child’s overall development and long-term success. That’s why it’s so important to us to provide every member of our team with the right tools and knowledge to make a difference. By empowering our team, we can better empower real progress toward hopes and dreams for our families.

As a leader in ABA therapy, AHSS is known for our commitment to quality and professional development. Your training, development, and professional growth is important to us! As a CEU provider, you will have access to national speakers in the behavioral field and numerous opportunities to advance your knowledge base. You’ll also benefit from the opportunity to earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification as well as 40+ hours of paid training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Most importantly, you’ll gain a rewarding experience helping children with autism and families reach their full potential.

Your First Month

Face-to-Face Group Training

Orientation Part 1 covers AHSS-specific information, technology used, basic principles & strategies of ABA
Orientation Part 2 covers more detailed ABA principles & problem-solving techniques
Orientation Part 3 covers even more detailed ABA topics included in the RBT Task List and serves as a prep course for preparing to take the RBT exam.

Online Training

ABA principles & strategies (facilitated through Relias Learning)
HIPAA training, information on abuse & neglect, and maintaining client dignity
Handling bloodborn pathogens

1:1 Mentorship

Meetings to review module & orientation content
Paired client sessions to begin individualized training per client needs.

Ongoing Training Efforts

Monthly overlaps

Conducted by both team BCBAs and seasoned mentors to provide ongoing training & support during direct therapy implementation.

Demonstration- and discussion-based Competency Assessment gauges and develops team members in key areas:

Preparation/Structure of Session- Notes, organization, pace, transition, breaks, engagement
Table Work – Materials, use of SD’s, balance, consistency
Prompting –Appropriateness, fading, avoiding inadvertent, correction procedures
Data Collection – Data sheets, recording, flagging
Reinforcement – Pairing, role of self, differential, labeling, intonation, body language, facial,“working for”, preparation, FUN
Incidental Teaching/ Programmed Opportunities – Manding, intraverbals, environment, control of reinforcers, motivation
Behavior Intervention