ABA is the only science-based, peer- reviewed treatment and effective teaching method currently available for children with autism. While parents have been able to have total control over their child’s ABA program at home, it is quite a different matter in the school system. Most autistic children will receive aides, but there is no guarantee that the aide will be trained in ABA or that the school will allow the consultant to be closely involved in educational programming. We have seen this dramatically harm our child's educational experience and contribute to a high level of stress for parents and family members.