What Is An ABA Tutor?

What Is an ABA Tutor?

An ABA tutor works with children to implement the strategies and skills their case manager identifies. This may mean working with a child in the family’s home and their school/nursery.

Some experienced ABA tutors also work in mainstream education.

What are an ABA tutor’s main responsibilities?

ABA tutors usually provide 1:1 teaching to autistic children using Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) principles.

• An ABA tutor will follow a child’s curriculum, guided by a qualified case manager.
• They will collect data on each session. This will help identify areas for improvement or change within each child’s programme.
• Tutors will attend team meetings and workshops to maintain consistency and ensure continuous best practices.

How much time does an ABA tutor spend with a child?

This will depend on the child’s and family’s needs. Most tutors work with children for six to 12 hours per week.

It is generally recommended that tutors offer a minimum commitment of six months of training.

What makes a good ABA tutor?

A good ABA Tutor will take a positive approach to realising a child’s potential.

• Tutors must be reliable and committed. Children require the right amount of support, and parents need to know they can depend on their tutor so they can plan around other aspects of their child’s life. If a tutor needs to cancel an appointment due to sickness or a personal reason, they should provide as much notice as possible. Tutors should also expect the same courtesy from families.
• Tutors must exercise confidentiality. They should never discuss clients with other clients or any other person. Parents and schools have a right to confidentiality, as do tutors. Tutors must not discuss a child’s progress – even if it is great news. Equally, parents should not put tutors in an awkward position by asking about another child’s progress. Tutors should not post images of children on social network sites without the client’s expressed permission. Even with permission, the client should not be named, nor should their location be given.
• Tutors need to be good team players. Working 1:1 can sometimes feel isolating, so tutors should regularly communicate with their support team.

How do I become an ABA Tutor?

You can find more information on becoming an ABA tutor here.