Caregiver & Parent Training CEUs for BCBAs
Coaching parents and caregivers: sleep, routines, and home programs.
Upcoming live
See the calendar →Talks
Child Development for BCBAs- Age 9-11
The Behaviorist Bookclub
genArete: Milestone based comparison criteria in Skill Assessment
The Behaviorist Bookclub
Child Development Deep Dive: Middle Childhood (6-8 year olds)
The Behaviorist Bookclub
Why are they Waking up at 2 AM?
The Behaviorist Bookclub
New Year, New Care Collab Goals
The Behaviorist Bookclub
Why Won’t They Go to Bed? A BCBA’s Guide to Effective Bedtime Routines
The Behaviorist Bookclub
Compliance to Commitment: Seven Habits of the Highly Effective Caregiver Trainer
The Behaviorist Bookclub
Child Development for Behavior Analysts
The Behaviorist Bookclub
Increasing Competence and Confidence in Helping People with Disabilities through Grief
The Behaviorist Bookclub
Why Am I So Tired? The Science of Sleep for BCBAs
The Behaviorist Bookclub
Cultural Considerations in ABA Clinical Practice
The Behaviorist Bookclub
Child Development Deep Dive: Early Childhood (2-5 year olds)
The Behaviorist Bookclub
Key concepts
All 32 Caregiver & Parent Training guides →Plain-English guides written from the transcripts of the talks above.
- cultural responsiveness abaCultural Responsiveness in ABA: A BCBA's Guide
Cultural responsiveness is a BACB ethics duty under Code 1.07. Learn to check your bias, respect family values, and deliver care that fits each family.
- prompt fadingPrompt Fading in ABA: How to Fade Prompts the Right Way
Prompt fading helps learners do skills on their own. Learn the main fading methods, common mistakes, and what the research shows for BCBAs and RBTs.
- caregiver trainingCaregiver Training in ABA: A Practical Guide
Caregiver training helps skills carry over to home. Learn how BCBAs coach parents with simple checklists, bill the hours, and handle low follow-through.
- cultural humilityCultural Humility in ABA Practice
Cultural humility in ABA is a lifelong habit of self-reflection. Learn how experts use it to serve diverse families and reduce bias.
- bedtime routine abaBedtime Routines in ABA: A Guide for BCBAs
How a consistent bedtime routine improves sleep for kids and adults. Learn what makes a routine work and how BCBAs and parents can build one.
- caregiver buy-inCaregiver Buy-In in ABA: How to Build Real Trust
Caregiver buy-in is not all-or-nothing. Learn how BCBAs earn parent and staff trust, reset a tense baseline, and stack small wins that build momentum.
- circadian rhythm abaCircadian Rhythm and Sleep: A BCBA's Guide
How the circadian rhythm sets sleep and waking, why teens shift later, and how light helps. Practical sleep support for BCBAs, teachers, and parents.
- motivational interviewing abaMotivational Interviewing in ABA: A Practical Guide
Motivational interviewing helps caregivers reach their own conclusions. See the core skills BCBAs use to build buy-in and change talk.
- obstructive sleep apneaObstructive Sleep Apnea: A Sleep Red Flag for BCBAs
Obstructive sleep apnea blocks the airway during sleep and can drive daytime behavior. Learn the red flags BCBAs should catch before starting a sleep plan.
- restless leg syndromeRestless Leg Syndrome and Sleep: A BCBA's Guide
Restless leg syndrome can wreck sleep and is common in kids with autism. Learn the iron link, what to screen for, and when to refer out.
- matching lawThe Matching Law in ABA: Where Behavior Goes
The matching law explains why behavior follows reinforcement. See how BCBAs use it to shift problem behavior toward better choices.
- cultural competence abaCultural Competence in ABA: Why It Shapes Outcomes
Cultural competence means fitting ABA to a family's values, not just your own. See how it prevents rude goals and supports grief across cultures.
Speakers in Caregiver & Parent Training
Providers hosting Caregiver & Parent Training
Common questions
- Do free caregiver & parent training CEUs count for BCBAs?
- Yes. BCBAs need 32 CEUs every 2-year certification cycle, and most can be general learning CEUs. Free CEUs from an ACE provider count the same as paid ones. Every course here is presented through a verified BACB ACE provider, and your certificate lists the ACE provider number the BACB needs.
- What does the caregiver & parent training topic cover?
- Coaching parents and caregivers: sleep, routines, and home programs. Every talk in this hub is a recorded session from a verified ACE provider, and the guides below are written from those talks' transcripts.
- How do I get the certificate?
- Watch the recording and answer the attendance checks as they appear, then pass the short quiz. Your certificate is emailed instantly, with an audit PDF that documents your attendance if the BACB ever asks.
- How many caregiver & parent training CEUs can I earn here?
- Right now there are 12 courses in this topic worth 12 total credit hours, and new events are added as ACE providers host them on openceu.