Parent training for ABA therapy in Colorado
You are your child's best therapist
Parent training isn’t an add-on to therapy, it’s the foundation.When you know how to coach your child through challenges, when you understand why your child’s behavior happens, and when you have tools that work, your child’s progress compounds exponentially.
- Ages 2 to 21
- In-home, school, daycare, and telehealth
- Medicaid and most insurance accepted
- Parent training in every plan
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Parent training is included. Insurance doesn't cover it. We do anyway.
Colorado insurance doesn’t cover parent training and most providers charge you extra for it, but we include it as part of your service because parent training isn’t optional, it’s the foundation of your child’s progress, and we won’t let cost be the barrier between you and becoming confident coaching your child through real moments in your real home.
How parent training builds lasting change
We’ve seen how powerful ABA therapy is for a child with autism, and we believe parents deserve clarity, honesty, and a team that treats them like the superheros they are.
You learn the specific strategies your child needs
Parent training teaches you the exact techniques your child's therapist is using, and you learn not just what to do but why you're doing it and how to adjust when something isn't working because you understand the principles, not just the steps.
You implement throughout the day
Your child has maybe 10 hours of therapy per week, and they have 168 hours in a week, and the hours that matter most are the ones you're there and coaching your child through real moments in your real home.
Progress accelerates exponentially
When therapy and home are aligned and you're reinforcing strategies consistently, your child's learning compounds because they're getting the same message from multiple important people in multiple settings.
What parent training covers
The tools you need to support your child
You learn how to recognize what’s driving your child’s behavior, what they’re trying to communicate when they can’t use words, what sensory or emotional factors might be triggering challenges, and how to predict and prevent problems instead of just responding to crises.
You learn specific techniques like visual schedules, first-then strategies, behavior-specific praise, how to set limits with compassion, how to handle transitions, how to teach your child to ask for help instead of escalating, and how to manage challenging moments when they happen.
You learn how to gradually reduce prompting, how to recognize when your child is ready for more independence, how to encourage your child to try things without your help, and how to celebrate progress when your child does something they couldn’t do before.
You learn to recognize burnout and stress in yourself, strategies for managing your own emotions when parenting is hard, how to set realistic expectations for your child, and how to celebrate small wins and progress.
You learn to narrate what’s happening so your child understands what comes next, how to give choices that maintain your authority but give your child autonomy, how to stay calm when your child is dysregulated, and how to help your child recover after difficult moments.
These skills don’t disappear when therapy ends. They stick because you learned how to reinforce them every day.
What parent training looks like
Summer ABA therapy is flexible, personalized, and built around your family’s actual summer.
One-on-one coaching in your home
Your BCBA or therapist works with you in your home where your real challenges happen, and they coach you through actual moments with your child so you're not just learning theory but practicing with real support.
Observation and feedback
Your coach observes you interacting with your child and gives you specific feedback—what you're doing that works, where you could adjust your approach, what your child is telling you through their behavior, and how to respond differently.
Strategies tailored to your child and your family
Parent training isn't generic but specific to how your child thinks and what your child responds to, and it fits your family's values and parenting style so you're not adopting someone else's approach but integrating strategies that feel right for you.
Building your confidence
You move from feeling confused and reactive to understanding your child and responding strategically, and that shift in confidence changes how you parent and how your child responds to you.
Ongoing support
Parent training isn't a one-time thing but ongoing coaching as your child grows and new challenges emerge, and you know you have support when things change or when you need a refresher.
We’re not working on abstract goals but on the things you need to change.
The Achieve difference: What we won't do
Most families watch their kid get better during sessions, then everything falls apart when therapy ends because nobody taught them how to keep it going. That’s heartbreaking and it shouldn’t happen.
We teach you the exact same strategies we teach your child. Every week you get coaching where you practice with real situations in your home. Here’s what changes for you:
We won't blame you
We won't suggest that your child's behavior is because you're doing something wrong but work with you to understand your child and develop skills together.
We won't make it complicated
We won't use jargon or make parent training feel clinical but teach you practical strategies in language that makes sense and feels doable in your real life.
We won't expect you to be perfect
We won't expect you to implement strategies perfectly every time but meet you where you are and build from there because real life is messy and progress isn't linear.
We won't ignore your other kids
If you have other children we acknowledge the complexity of parenting multiple kids with different needs and we help you find strategies that work for your whole family.
We won't charge you insurance money for something insurance won't cover
Colorado insurance doesn't cover parent training, and instead of pushing you to pay out of pocket or doing it informally, we include parent training as part of our service because it's that essential.
Medicaid won’t pay for parent training. We do because your involvement isn’t something nice to have. It’s everything.
A family's journey: From confused to confident
The struggle
Angela’s 6-year-old son had been in ABA therapy for six months and was making progress with his therapist, but when Angela tried to implement strategies at home they didn’t work and she felt confused and frustrated. She didn’t understand why her son responded to his therapist but not to her, and she felt like she was doing something wrong. Family dinners were still battles, bedtime was a two-hour standoff, and weekends were exhausting because she didn’t know how to coach her son through the moments that triggered him.
The assessment
Our BCBA, David, visited Angela’s home on a Monday evening and observed her interaction with her son during dinner, and he saw that Angela didn’t understand what her son was trying to communicate through his behavior, and she was responding reactively instead of strategically. He talked with Angela about what she was noticing and what she wished were different.
Month one: Angela learns to read her son
David started coaching Angela twice a week, and he showed her how to recognize the signs that her son was about to escalate, how to prevent the crisis before it happened, how to narrate what was happening so her son understood transitions, how to praise specifically when her son did something well. Angela watched David work with her son and then tried the same approach with David coaching her in real time.
Month two: Angela's confidence grows
Angela was understanding her son differently now because she could read his behavior and see what he was trying to tell her through his actions, and she was responding strategically instead of reactively. Dinners were becoming less of a battle because she was setting up the situation for success instead of managing crisis. David still came but she needed less prompting.
Month three: Angela becomes the expert
Angela was coaching her son through challenging moments, preventing escalation before it happened, praising what he was doing right, and helping him through transitions with calm, clear language. David was mostly observing now and occasionally offering feedback because Angela had learned the principles and could adjust her approach when something wasn’t working.
Six months: Angela's family transforms
Angela’s son was making more progress at home because his mom understood him and could coach him effectively, and the progress Angela was seeing at home was complementing the progress from therapy because everyone was on the same page. Angela’s confidence had transformed her entire relationship with her son. She said: “I’m not confused anymore. I understand why he does what he does and I know how to help him. That changes everything. I’m not frustrated anymore—I’m his coach and he trusts me to help him.”
The Achieve difference: What we won't do
You’re noticing your child isn’t hitting milestones the way you expected. Maybe they’re not talking yet. Maybe the meltdowns leave you shaken. Maybe something just feels off and you can’t quite name it. You shouldn’t have to wait months for a diagnostic appointment before anyone steps in to help.
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We won't punish disguised as parenting:
We won't tell you to "be firmer" or turn parenting into a consequence-based drill but work with understanding instead of punishment. -
We won't keep you dependent:
We won't keep your child in therapy indefinitely because our goal is for them to become independent. -
We won't treat you like a case file:
You're people with real lives, not a diagnosis to manage, and we respect that. -
We won't claim progress that isn't there:
We measure everything and tell you the truth, and if something isn't working we say so and change it. -
We won't ask you to step back:
You're not a distraction but essential, and we want you present, involved, and learning.
Those numbers matter because your child’s progress matters. And your sanity during summer? That matters too.
Achieve ABA Therapy Group works with most major insurance plans in Colorado so cost isn’t a barrier to your child getting the support they need. We accept:
- Medicaid (full coverage in Colorado)
- Most commercial insurance plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and others)
- Military coverage (TRICARE, CHAMPVA)
- Verify your benefits upfront so you know exactly what you'll pay
- Handle all prior authorizations and paperwork
- Submit claims and manage reauthorizations
- Explain any out-of-pocket costs clearly before you start
Our team verifies your coverage within 48 hours — you’ll know exactly what you’re paying before therapy begins, with no surprises.
If you’re looking to understand autism better or explore Colorado services, these resources provide solid information and support networks for families.
National organization with resources, community, and information on autism.
Evidence-based information about autism, early signs, and support.
State resources and programs for families with developmental disabilities.
You focus on your child. We focus on making sure insurance doesn’t slow you down.
Parent training across Colorado
Empowering Parents with Confidence and Practical Skills
Getting started: Your roadmap begins here
You reach out
Contact us and tell us what you’re finding hardest about parenting your child, what you wish you understood better, and what you’re hoping to change, and we explain what parent training looks like.
Assessment and planning
Our BCBA comes to your home and observes you with your child, and talks with you about your biggest challenges, your parenting style, your values, and what success looks like for your family.
Personalized training plan
We build a plan focused on the specific skills and strategies that will make the biggest difference in your family’s life, and we identify what you most need to learn first.
Coaching and implementation
Your BCBA or therapist starts working with you in your home, coaching you through real moments with your child, observing your progress, and adjusting the training based on what’s working and what needs refinement.
You become confident and independent
You move from needing constant coaching to understanding your child and responding strategically, and you know you can handle new challenges because you understand the principles, not just the steps.
Questions parents ask
Can I do parent training without also getting therapy for my child?
Yes, parent training is its own service, and many parents work with us on parent training while their child is receiving therapy elsewhere because the skills matter regardless of where the therapy is coming from.
How often do I need parent training?
That depends on what you’re trying to learn and how quickly you pick up new strategies, and most parents benefit from weekly or twice-weekly coaching especially at the beginning when you’re building new skills and confidence.
How long does parent training last?
That depends on your goals and what you’re working on, and some parents need a few months while others continue longer as their child grows and new challenges emerge.
Will I feel judged as a parent?
No, we work with you as partners and we understand that parenting is hard and that you’re doing your best with the information and tools you have, and parent training is about expanding what you know and what you can do.
Does insurance cover parent training?
Colorado insurance typically doesn’t cover parent training, but Achieve includes it as part of our commitment to your family because coaching parents is so essential to your child’s progress that we don’t want cost to be a barrier.
Can my partner or spouse participate in parent training?
Yes, we encourage it, and when both parents are learning the strategies you’re more consistent across the board and your whole family benefits because everyone is using the same approach.
What if I've already been parenting my child a certain way for years?
Change takes time and it feels awkward at first, and we meet you where you are and help you adjust your approach gradually so you’re not trying to change everything at once but building new skills step by step.
How do I know if parent training is working?
You see your child responding differently because you’re coaching differently, you feel less stressed and more confident, family interactions improve, and your child’s behavior starts to change because they’re getting consistent, strategic support from you.
What if I'm really struggling or burnt out?
We acknowledge that parenting a child with challenges is hard and burnout is real, and we help you find strategies to manage stress and take care of yourself so you have energy to support your child.
Can parent training help with siblings too?
Yes, we teach you strategies that work with your whole family and we help you manage multiple children with different needs so parenting feels more manageable across the board. For more information on supporting siblings, visit The Arc.
Ready to become your child's coach?
Your journey from confused to confident starts with one conversation, and let’s talk about what parent training can do for you and your family.