When Your ABA Provider Closes: A Mom’s Guide to Navigating the Transition

When Your ABA Provider Closes: A Mom’s Guide to Navigating the Transition By Angela Khater, MA, BCBA | Clinical Director at IOA When an ABA provider shuts down unexpectedly, families are left scrambling. As both a clinician and a parent, Angela Khater understands the fear and chaos this creates. In this practical and compassionate guide, she walks parents through every step—retrieving critical records, handling insurance calls, surviving waitlists, and creating a stopgap plan at home. Whether you’re facing this challenge now or just want to be prepared, this blog equips you with real-world strategies and reassurance from someone who truly gets it.