For families approved for a Cubby Bed, the moment it arrives can feel like both progress and pressure. They finally have the equipment that keeps their child safe at night, but now they’re staring at a large, zippered enclosure wondering where to begin, how their child will react, and what the first night will hold.

For many families, bedtime feels less like winding down and more like standing guard. When a child wanders at night, climbs furniture, or can’t safely stay in their room, the risk of injury, and caregiver exhaustion, skyrockets.

BCBAs are uniquely skilled at identifying environmental and behavioral variables that affect a learner’s ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. But not every sleep problem is behavioral and knowing the difference is essential for staying ethical, effective, and within scope.