Data Collection in ABA: Parent Education Handout

Help parents become confident and informed partners in their child’s ABA journey with this easy-to-understand handout explaining the importance of data collection in Applied Behavior Analysis.

This handout is designed for parents and caregivers new to ABA, breaking down complex concepts into parent-friendly language and offering real-world examples of how and why data is collected to support behavioral goals.

✅ What’s Included:

• Clear explanation of why data collection matters

• Overview of data collection methods (Frequency, Duration, ABC, etc.)

• Who collects data and how it’s collected

• Parent-friendly tips for supporting consistent and accurate data collection

• A section on how parents can stay involved and ask the right questions

💡 Perfect For:

• Parent trainings

• ABA intake packets

• BCBA family education

• Parent meetings and IEP preparation

• Clinics, in-home ABA providers, and school-based teams

🎯 Why You’ll Love It:

• Written by BCBAs, for professionals and families

• Simplifies professional language into digestible, supportive content

• Builds trust and collaboration between the ABA team and families

• Includes other handouts linked for expanded parent education

Empower parents. Improve outcomes. Make ABA make sense.

🌟 Created by Behavior Highway – Supporting inclusive growth through parent education and community engagement.