there are only a few true difficulties with this job— most of which come with the industry itself.
1. it can be tough when clients cancel, but ACES allows employees to work at least a few hours per scheduled day if they receive cancellations. not so much of an obstacle here thanks to that.
2. ACES does still use some literature and participates in events associated with Autism Speaks, a company that has been soundly criticized by the autistic community as harmful. i would encourage the higher-ups to consider partnering with other organizations, such as the Autism Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN), which are known for promoting agency for and by autistic individuals.
3. this is such a silly one, and is probably more of a pro than a con. because you get to spend so much time with your clients and their families, you do genuinely fall in love with them and become part of their lives. it can be hard to separate yourself from them at the end of the day. a lot of in-home ABA companies do not allow contact between families and staff outside of work, which is of course a sensical decision in many ways, and ACES is among them. i will say that there are times i wish i could call a parent myself when i know their child is sick and check on them, but luckily, supervisors are very attentive and will more often than not pass on messages like these in a short period of time.