(1 PDU) Three Ways to Improve Parent Engagement

Parent coaching is one of the most challenging parts of an RBT's role — and without the right tools, it can feel unpredictable and draining. This 1 PDU course gives RBTs three concrete strategies to make every parent session more effective.

The course covers how to communicate without ABA jargon, how to structure coaching conversations that feel collaborative, and how to adjust your approach based on how each parent learns best.

What You'll Learn

• How to use approachable language that builds trust and avoids confusion
• A framework for structuring parent coaching sessions collaboratively
• How to individualize your coaching style for each family
• The "top three priorities" strategy — a practical tool for gaining buy-in

Who Is This For

RBTs looking to feel more confident and effective in their parent coaching sessions.

Share this course with your entire behavior support team — no additional cost. Everything is included in your BIP Visualized subscription.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify common barriers to effective parent coaching, including the impact of jargon, differing priorities, and communication approaches on parent engagement and buy-in.
• Describe strategies for building collaborative partnerships with families by using approachable language, connecting recommendations to family priorities, and individualizing coaching practices.
• Explain how visual supports and structured coaching tools can improve understanding, consistency, and implementation of behavior support strategies across home environments.

About the Instructor

Morgan van Diepen, M.Ed., BCBA has over 15 years of experience working directly with families in the context of ABA services. She has published multiple books with the mission of making behavior expertise more approachable and accessible to families, and has built her practice and platforms around translating clinical knowledge into tools families can actually use.

ACE Provider Information

ABA Visualized | ACE Provider #IP-22-0233 | 1 PDU | Online Asynchronous | Published: May 6, 2026

Disclosures

This course may reference content from ABA Visualized published books and/or the BIP Visualized platform, both of which are owned by the instructor.

Complaints and Concerns

Questions or concerns about this course can be submitted in writing to support@bipvisualized.com. If a complaint cannot be resolved directly, participants may file a Notice of Alleged Violation with the BACB at bacb.com/ethics.