Research-based support when your family needs it most
You don't need a certification to be your child's best teacher. You already are. But that doesn't mean you have to figure everything out alone.
Our parent and caregiver training gives you research-based strategies and the confidence to support your child's development, manage challenging behaviors, and move through daily life with less overwhelm and more hope. That's true whether you're waiting for services to start, your child has aged out of early intervention, or you're facing behaviors that feel impossible to manage on your own.
You just got the diagnosis, or you're stuck on a long waitlist somewhere, and you're thinking, "What am I supposed to do in the meantime? Just wait?"
The answer is no. You can start learning research-based strategies now, during the years when your child is learning so quickly. Every step you take now helps.
Your child turned 6, left early intervention behind, and suddenly you're navigating homework meltdowns, playground struggles, and morning routines that feel like battles, often without the support you once had.
You shouldn't have to do this alone. Our programs are designed for the real challenges school-age kids and families face, with practical tools that work in real life, not just in a therapy room.
You don't need to wait for a crisis. Whether you're planning ahead or in the thick of it, parent training helps you encourage positive behaviors, strengthen communication, and build your child's independence in the moments that matter most: mealtimes, bedtime, the grocery store, all of it.
If you're caring for an older child or adult whose behaviors feel unsafe or overwhelming, you need real support, not just advice. Our severe behavior consultation gives you a plan and a partner, in person or virtually.
We teach you naturalistic strategies, which means strategies you build into play, meals, bath time, and everyday moments. Your child practices communication and social skills right where they naturally happen.
That means you're not adding more to your already overflowing plate. You're learning how to turn the moments you're already living into chances for your child to grow.
Start early, through play, even before your child receives a formal autism diagnosis. You'll learn to follow your child's lead while encouraging engagement, communication, and learning.
This is support that doesn't feel like therapy. It's you and your child connecting, playing, and building skills together in ways that feel natural and joyful.
Learn simple, play-based strategies to help your young child connect, communicate, and play. You'll practice them during the routines you already share, like playtime, meals, and bath time, so your child gets lots of chances to learn every day.
RUBI (Research Units in Behavioral Intervention) gives you practical tools for managing challenging behaviors like tantrums, aggression, and not following directions. It's especially helpful for school-aged children who need behavior support but aren't in ABA therapy.
Picture feeling prepared, not helpless, when your child melts down at the dinner table or refuses to get in the car. RUBI is designed to help you feel more confident in the hardest moments.
Work one-on-one with one of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to address your family's unique needs: severe behaviors, toilet training, mealtime challenges, sleep routines, independence in daily tasks, and more.
Every family is different. We design training that fits your real life, not a textbook version of parenting.
When behaviors become unsafe or overwhelming, it can feel like there's nowhere to turn, especially as a child gets older. You don't have to manage it alone.
Our severe behavior consultation supports parents and caregivers of older children and adults in their care. A BCBA works with you to understand what's driving the behaviors, like aggression or self-injury, and builds a plan you can use at home.
We know cost is a real concern when you're already stretched thin, emotionally, financially, and logistically. Here's how families access our parent training programs.
The Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program is a Wisconsin Medicaid program that can help pay for services for children and young adults with disabilities. We accept CLTS at every Ignite location.
Many children with autism qualify. CLTS is for children and young adults under 22. Eligibility is based on your child's needs and Medicaid eligibility, and your county decides through a screening. Learn more about CLTS from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Not sure where to start? Our team can help you understand your next steps.
If CLTS isn't an option for your family, private pay is available. Contact us for current rates.
Here's the truth: private insurance usually doesn't cover parent training unless your child is actively receiving ABA therapy. But the strategies you'll learn are built on the same research-based approaches our ABA therapists use. We're just teaching them directly to you, so you can use them in daily life, where your child needs them most.
Fill out our Parent Contact Form. Tell us about your child and what feels hardest right now.
Talk with our team. We'll help you find the right program and walk you through funding options.
Start learning. Get practical tools you can use at home right away.
Not always. P-ESDM, for example, can begin before a formal autism diagnosis. Reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.
P-ESDM is for ages 12 to 24 months, Project ImPACT for 18 months to 6 years, and RUBI for ages 4 to 13. Custom plans and severe behavior consultation are shaped around your family, whatever your child's age.
Yes. Parent training is a great way to start supporting your child now, while you wait for a diagnosis or ABA therapy.
Severe behavior consultation is available in person or virtually. Ask our team about options for other programs.
Yes, for eligible families. We accept CLTS at every Ignite location. If CLTS isn't an option, private pay is available.
Yes. Our severe behavior consultation supports caregivers of older children and adults. CLTS covers eligible individuals under 22. For adults 22 and older, private pay is available.
No. Parent and caregiver training is already a required part of every Ignite ABA program. The programs on this page are for families who aren't in ABA with us yet, or who need support outside of ABA. Looking for ABA therapy? Explore early intervention ABA for ages 2 to 6 or school-age ABA for ages 6 to 18.
You don't have to have all the answers. You just have to take the next step, and we'll walk alongside you from there.
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We serve families across Wisconsin, with CLTS funding accepted at every location.
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