Table 5.
Parental Perceptions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services (N = 14)
| Parent response | Agree N (%) |
|---|---|
| I would recommend these services to other parents who have a child with autism. | 14 (100%) |
| ABA services improve my own quality of life. | 13 (93%) |
| I am involved in the decisions made about my child’s treatment plan. | 13 (93%) |
| ABA services improve my child’s quality of life. | 12 (86%) |
| I agree with all of the goals and objectives the therapist is working on with my child. | 12 (86%) |
| My family is in agreement with the services provided to my child. | 12 (86%) |
| I am satisfied with the services my child receives. | 11 (79%) |
| I understand what the therapists are doing when they work with my child. | 11 (79%) |
| The therapist asks for my input when they are creating new goals and objectives to teach my child. | 11 (79%) |
| My partner and I are in agreement about the services provided to our child. | 11 (79%) |
| The therapist who works with my child is able to meet their needs. | 10 (71%) |
| The therapist explains why they are working on certain goals and objectives with my child. | 10 (71%) |
| The amount of time my child receives these services is appropriate. | 8 (57%) |