Support Rooted in Clarity, Compassion, and Evidence-Based Practice

Gentle Roots offers ABA-informed parent coaching designed to strengthen understanding, reduce stress, and create calmer, more predictable routines at home. All services are led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and grounded in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Gentle Roots delivers warm, practical, family-centered support tailored to the rhythm of your home.

What Parent Coaching Looks Like

Parent coaching is a collaborative, supportive process where caregivers learn to understand behavior, build new skills, and create smoother daily routines. Sessions focus on practical tools you can start using right away.

Through a combination of in-person and virtual meetings, we're able to model skills in real time, coach through routines, and provide consistent check-ins that keep families supported between sessions.

Target skills include:

Transitions
Homework time
Completing chores
Toilet training
Bedtime
Mealtimes

When Parent Coaching Helps

Parent Coaching May Be a Good Fit If...

You feel stuck and aren't sure what to try next.

Your child is having frequent meltdowns, outbursts, or challenging behavior.

Daily routines such as getting dressed, bedtime, mealtimes, or homework have become a struggle.

You've received conflicting advice and want a clear, individualized plan.

Your child is autistic, ADHD, neurodivergent, or experiencing developmental challenges.

You want strategies that align with your family's values and parenting style.

You're looking for support without committing to intensive therapy services.

Your child is making progress but new challenges continue to emerge.

You want to better understand why behaviors are happening and how to respond effectively.

You want to feel more confident, connected, and successful in supporting your child.

Our Approach

At Gentle Roots, parent coaching is collaborative, compassionate, and judgment-free. We believe parents are the experts on their children. Our role is to provide guidance, evidence-based strategies, and support that helps your family thrive.

Together, we'll build practical solutions that work in real life, not just during a session.

What Is a BCBA?

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a trained professional with advanced graduate-level education in behavior analysis, supervised clinical experience, and national board certification.

A BCBA is qualified to:

Analyze behavior patterns
Develop effective, individualized strategies
Teach skills in a supportive and ethical way
Coach caregivers through evidence-based approaches

Your services are led by a BCBA with specialized training in autism, early childhood, communication support (including AAC), and family-centered behavior interventions.

What's Included

A structured, supportive approach to help your family see real progress.

1

Assessment

Coaching begins with a collaborative conversation to understand your child's strengths, needs, daily routines, and current challenges.

This may include a short video review or observation to see natural interactions and the context of behaviors. This step builds the foundation for everything that follows.

2

Custom Behavior Strategies

You receive a customized behavior plan with practical strategies tailored to your goals, paired with visual supports like routines, first/then boards, and reinforcement tools.

Everything is created with your routines, values, and child's needs in mind.

3

Weekly Coaching Sessions

Weekly sessions help you implement strategies step-by-step, with troubleshooting, adjustments, and celebrating progress along the way.

Families receive encouragement, clarity, and practical guidance so changes feel achievable.

Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step toward positive change. Schedule a consultation today and let us help you build a path forward.

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