05/23/2026
I am working with a parent who is looking for an NPS that can provide what her son needs. I put together a list of questions to ask when she visits schools this coming week. Maybe these will be helpful for you:
Do you provide trauma informed therapy?
How do you manage what appears to be aggressive behavior but is actually due to an attempt to communicate?
Do you have a BCBA on campus daily?
How do staff distinguish between trauma responses and willful noncompliance?
What training do staff receive in trauma-informed care?
How are dysregulation episodes handled?
What de-escalation methods are used before restraint or removal?
How often are restraints or emergency interventions used?
Is your program primarily behavioral, therapeutic, academic, or a combination?
How are sensory needs accommodated?
What types of students typically attend this program?
What are the most common eligibility categories?
What percentage of students are verbal/nonverbal?
How do you group students?
What is the average class size?
How do you monitor progress toward IEP goals?
Is there a quiet or regulation space available?
What is your staff turnover rate?
How often do parents receive communication?
Are parents contacted after behavioral incidents?
Can parents observe classrooms?
How are concerns handled when parents disagree with staff interpretations of behavior?
What type of student tends to do best in your program?
Can you describe situations where this program may not be the right fit?
What is the standard case loads for your BCBAs?
What sensory/OT Equipment do you have?
FOR STUDENTS WITH SUSPECTED MOTOR APRAXIA:
Do you know what motor apraxia is?
Do you have someone who understands it and can provide therapy to address Motor Apraxia needs?