Janelle McDonald

You made the call. You booked the consultation. And now you're sitting with a mix of hope and nerves wondering — what actually happens next? If you're new to Applied Behavior Analysis, the idea of a first consultation can feel overwhelming. You might not know the right questions to ask, or even what ABA really looks like in practice. That's completely normal. And that's exactly why this first step exists — not to test you, but to get to know you. Here's what a first consultation with Baker...

Your child's ABA sessions are going well. The therapist is reporting progress. New skills are emerging. But then your child comes home and it feels like a completely different story. Sound familiar? You're not doing anything wrong. This gap between "therapy progress" and "real life progress" is one of the most common challenges families face — and it has a name in ABA: generalization. It simply means that skills learned in one setting need practice and support to show up in other settings...

Choosing an ABA provider for your child is a big decision — and an emotional one. You’re not just picking a service; you’re choosing the people who will work closely with your child, your family, and everyone in your child’s world. With so many options out there, how do you know you’ve found a good one? While a lot of advice focuses on the warning signs to avoid, we think it’s just as important to know what good looks like. Here are the green flags that tell you you’ve found a provider worth...