⭐ 97153 Session Note Writing Training + Examples (ABA / RBT Documentation Support)

Need an easy-to-follow guide that helps staff write clear, objective session notes every single time?

This resource is a simple, staff-friendly training tool designed to help RBTs (Registered Behavior Technicians), paraprofessionals, and support staff write stronger daily session notes that are professional, complete, and insurance-friendly. It breaks note writing down into a consistent formula, so staff know exactly what to include without overthinking it.

Perfect for new staff onboarding, retraining, monthly refreshers, or documentation coaching!

✅ What’s Included

This training breaks session note writing into 4 required components staff can use every time:

Skills Targeted

State what the client worked on using general program language (ex: communication, DTT, NET, transitions, social skills, tolerance, self-help).

Client Performance

Describe how the client did overall using objective terms such as independently, with prompts, required support, showed progress, needed redirection.

Behavior + Behavior Management (if applicable)

If challenging behavior occurred, staff are taught how to document it objectively while stating that the behavior support plan was followed and safety was maintained. If no behavior occurred, staff are taught to clearly state that as well.

Overall Session Outcome

End with a calm, neutral wrap-up statement that reflects the session as a whole, avoiding emotional or subjective wording.

This resource also includes multiple ready-to-model example notes for common session situations such as:

• No challenging behavior
  
• Task refusal + redirection
  
• Physical aggression during transitions
  
• Skill acquisition and prompt fading
  
• Elopement behaviors
  
• Emotional dysregulation
  
• Group sessions
  
• High prompting needs
  
• Sensory seeking behaviors
  
• Sessions with multiple skill areas

✨ Why You’ll Love It

✅ Makes note writing simple and repeatable
✅ Helps staff stay objective, professional, and consistent
✅ Reduces vague notes like “good session” or “rough day”
✅ Supports stronger documentation habits and staff confidence

📌 Best For

• ABA clinics
  
• School-based behavior support teams
  
• New staff onboarding and training
  
• BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) supervision support
  
• Clinics working to improve documentation quality and consistency for 97153 sessions

✅ Disclaimer (PLEASE READ)

This resource is intended for supplemental training and educational support only. It is not a substitute for official training, clinical supervision, payer requirements, or employer documentation policies.

Buyers are responsible for reviewing their own Medicaid contracts, payer rules, and agency-specific documentation requirements to ensure compliance with billing, note content, and service standards.

Always follow your organization’s approved procedures and complete documentation requirements as directed by your supervising clinician, employer, and funding source.