Therapists may also be called tutors. These are the people who provide most of the formal therapy with the child. Therapists may include Respite Workers, Special Need Workers, and School Aides. Therapists must be trained in ABA theory and practice. Therapists must follow ABA practices, as directed by the parent, senior therapist or expert.
Therapists are responsible for the child's safety during therapy.
Therapists should use the individual abilities, interests and needs of the child while in formal therapy. The senior therapist and expert should regularly supervise therapists. The ABA program should be enjoyable to the child. There should be some short amounts of playtime during formal therapy. Everyone on the team is responsible for the child's safety.