H2012-ABA treatment planning, performed by a psychologist, BCBA-D, or BCBA, which includes the development and revision of treatment plan and goals, data analysis, and real-time, direct communication with the participant's other service providers is essential to ensure the following: effects of independent variables (treatment) are assessed after each session is completed to assess ongoing progress, teaching components  are monitored closely through comprehensive data analysis, and adjustments can be made frequently to the behavior support plan. It is vital that each LHMP be given a set amount of treatment planning hours per month for each beneficiary to ensure progress is made.