The Proactive Parent provides science-based parent coaching and behavioral support using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Services are designed to help caregivers better understand behavior, develop effective parenting systems, and confidently implement behavioral strategies within everyday family life.

Traditional ABA programs often involve multiple staff members, high treatment hours, and direct therapy provided by behavior technicians.

Our model works differently. We focus on directly coaching and supporting caregivers so they can implement behavioral strategies themselves within real-life routines and environments. This allows services to be more flexible, lower intensity, and often more affordable than traditional ABA programs.

No. Services are caregiver-mediated and focus on coaching, assessment, treatment planning, and live caregiver implementation support.

Parents and caregivers remain the primary implementers of behavioral strategies, while the BCBA provides guidance, coaching, feedback, and program development.

At this time, services are private pay only. This allows for greater flexibility, reduced treatment restrictions, and individualized support without insurance limitations.

We are also currently working toward participation in the Florida Step Up for Students homeschool scholarship marketplace.

Services may be appropriate for children, adolescents, and families across a wide range of ages and developmental levels depending on the family’s goals and needs.

Services may help address:

• Tantrums and emotional dysregulation

• Noncompliance and defiance

• Aggression

• Self-injurious behavior

• Toilet training difficulties

• Screen-time struggles

• Sibling conflict

• Routines and transitions

• Social skills

• Motivation and independence

• Parent consistency and follow-through

Services may also support families of children with diagnoses such as ADHD, ODD, OCD, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder when clinically appropriate.

No. While ABA is commonly associated with autism services, behavioral principles can be applied to many different types of behavioral and developmental challenges.

Our services support both neurodivergent and neurotypical children and focus on practical behavioral support within everyday family life.

Parent coaching involves helping caregivers understand why behavior occurs and how to respond effectively using evidence-based behavioral strategies.

Sessions may include:

• education

• problem-solving

• behavior analysis

• strategy development

• modeling

• feedback

• and implementation support

Live Parent Implementation Coaching allows the BCBA to observe caregivers implementing behavioral strategies in real time via telehealth while providing immediate feedback, coaching, troubleshooting, and protocol modification.

This service helps caregivers build confidence and consistency implementing behavioral strategies within real-world situations.

A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a process used to better understand why challenging behavior occurs. Assessments help identify behavioral patterns, environmental triggers, skill deficits, and possible functions of behavior in order to guide intervention planning.

Our approach prioritizes proactive, reinforcement-based, and least restrictive behavioral interventions whenever possible.

We focus heavily on:

• teaching replacement skills,

• strengthening positive behavior,

• improving communication,

• and building sustainable family systems.

No two families are identical. Our goal is not to impose rigid parenting rules, but to help families develop individualized behavioral systems that align with their values, goals, and daily routines.

Some families experiencing aggression, self-injury, or other severe behavioral challenges may still benefit from services when clinically appropriate for outpatient parent-mediated support.

However, higher levels of care or additional providers may sometimes be recommended depending on safety concerns and clinical needs.

Services are currently provided via telehealth. Telehealth allows behavioral support to occur directly within the family’s natural environment while increasing flexibility and accessibility for caregivers.

Frequency varies depending on family needs, goals, and service type. Some families participate in weekly coaching, while others utilize periodic consultation or more intensive live implementation support.

No. Services are designed to make behavioral principles understandable, practical, and applicable to everyday parenting situations.

Yes. With appropriate consent, collaboration with other professionals is welcomed whenever it supports continuity of care and positive outcomes for the family.

Getting started begins with an initial consultation to discuss your family’s goals, concerns, and whether services are an appropriate fit. From there, recommendations can be made regarding coaching, assessment, treatment planning, or live implementation support.