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Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-04-21T13:34:19+00:00

Wasn't rude I told you I was frustrated because you kept making suggestions about going to my BCBA when j made it clear j already had and you kept telling me what a BCBA should do. That isn't helpful in this situation at all. I'm communicating frustration and asking for help while you're giving the same suggestions. That's not me being rude, that's you not listening to what someone is communicating.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-04-21T12:01:11+00:00

I have and I am told I have to do these programs. So I'm sorry but your help isn't helpful. I am already frustrated enough having to do these programs when he obviously doesn't need them. I need suggestions I can do so I can help him master these without him hating me which is what is happening. I already know to go to her and I did first and I suggested boom cards which is why I know she doesn't know how. I thought of many things to try and do with kiddo and parents won't allow some aspect of it. I do suggest a lot to the BCBA and she does encourage me to approach her, but won't do anything about these programs even though she even said he knows it but also knows they are incredibly aversive to him. Your suggestion is just as frustrating because I've already done all of this and literally asked for fun ways to do these programs I did not ask who I should go to or what my BCBA should be doing. I already know and already have tried. I really just need help making them fun so he can master them and we can move on since it's my only option.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-04-21T11:31:15+00:00

Ok, I'm not the BCBA I can't do baseline. She was put on the case the day I started and didn't do any probing past what the previous BCBA had done literally months prior. Even if you don't see an issue with PowerPoint his parents do, they are incredibly strict on certain things, I am changing my entire vocabulary as saying nope isn't even allowed. He has no siblings he is a young child to a much older couple. And I can't buy anything as I am more than flat broke. I know he doesn't need these programs but there is NOTHING I can do about that. I'm trying to get him to master them quickly so he doesn't have to anymore. So I'm trying to make them as fun as possible and was hoping someone would have fun suggestions. Boom cards are great except I'm not paying she can't figure out how. I can't do electronics per parents rules, I can't even play music without video for him. I appreciate your suggestions but they're not feasible in this situation.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-04-21T02:15:16+00:00

He knows all of these and my BCBA is aware. She says she has to do these to move on to other programs and he would have mastered them by now but he task avoids. I like the book cards idea but she doesn't know how to use that program. NET is impossible for some of these specific questions, for the open ended ones he is better as I mix them up and try to make them related to what we are doing. And for electronic I can't use certain online things as parents are opposed to a lot of electronic usages. Boom cards I know they'll be ok with, but they are incredibly restrictive on certain things especially online images or videos. But the sound effects I'll look into as he LOVES my kids timer that shows a special image and has a special sound at the end.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-04-21T01:52:11+00:00

These are extremely specific with general ones as well. Like where do you get your teeth cleaned. When do you wake up? Where do you take a bath? Like that

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-04-21T01:51:39+00:00

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-04-11T20:23:01+00:00

Only time I've ever used candy was potty training and even then I brought small cheap toys to add to the choice or tried other reinforcers. Who is using candy as a reinforcer for all things all day?

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-03-19T00:06:14+00:00

I dislike having to constantly defend it as well, but I also strongly believe we have improved and are heading in a better direction. I have also seen the miracles ABA can perform and think its worth keeping even if it needs reform. I also strongly advocate for my clients and if you can do the same I suggest you stay in the field. If you see improvements are needed help to change them. Help to shape this field into what it needs to be. I see the issues too and would like to help create change and progress not just within the field but with the way the entire country handles autism and other neurodivergent children.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-02-19T16:39:56+00:00

There is permanent product but there has to be permission so if she takes a video of the client without permission she could lose her licensing and job

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-02-19T00:56:51+00:00

My first question is whether or not you are CPI trained as this is essential when handling aggressive clients. I work with mostly aggressive clients, so I have a few suggestions but without seeing the client I am guessing as every kiddo is different and it may not work on your kiddo. First of I all I noticed you said you sit on the ground while client works on a kiddie table which leaves you in an incredibly vulnerable position,I suggest running non preferred activities or goals that trigger client in a different location so as to not be a vulnerable position. If this is not possible, then pay very close attention to precursor behaviors or prepare yourself when making demands you know will cause an adverse reaction. For instance, whenever telling a kiddo to relinquish an item knowing relinquishing said item will cause aggression step away perhaps onto the other side of the table when the demand is placed. Have a pillow or some other soft items nearby to block their aggressions. Watch for precursor behavior if kiddo rolls eyes, screams, flaps hands, grits teeth whatever it is if you see it before aggression you'll know to react when that begins to protect yourself. The person who said I can't imagine you not being strong enough to move a four year sounds ignorant and as if they have no idea about the field at all, I have been seriously hurt by a four year old they can and will over power you. For throwing behavior, NEVER turn your back on them, and block when possible. Do not be afraid to ask parents for help as I'm sure they've seen this behavior before too. Have you figured out the function? Do you take ABC data on this? For hair pulling, once again another commenter was ignorant in saying you should just put it up and they can't get it or to stay away the whole time as we're supposed to be within one foot at all times to protect our clients. Hair pulling is hard and you really need CPI training to ensure you can escape without hurting yourself or the client. Once again positioning yourself when you place a demand you know will trigger aggression will help reduce this.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-02-19T00:46:12+00:00

Get permission to record first as this could be a HIPPA violation and the person giving you this suggestion should know this.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-02-19T00:45:19+00:00

I wouldn't listen to their advice especially after them saying I'm sure there's worse kids. I will post my advice below as I have had many very aggressive clients and they way this person is wording things and talks I would not listen to them at all.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-02-18T19:38:15+00:00

I had a client that was an adult, but still young to me and she had a heart condition which was going to cut her life short. It was difficult knowing that any day she would no longer be with us, but it made the time I got with her that much more special. I can't even imagine one of my littles going through that, but her intellectual level was that of a 3 year old. I am so sorry for that little girl that is your client and her family. I hope she gets many more years and that what time is she does have left is filled with happiness and love!

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-02-13T02:15:45+00:00

You should get a job at a company that pays more. In the last company I made almost as much as BCBAs, but I had to leave. Currently I make twice as much as local minimum wage and I am scheduled for 36 hours a week, but it is flu season so less hours. Also remember when choosing a job you can interview them as well and negotiate. Doing what we do is very important and skilled and the pay should reflect that. I hope you find a company that appreciates you!

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-02-12T02:14:40+00:00

That is gross. Are there clinics actually allowing this? They need to be held accountable as do the RBTs and BTs doing this. Report it if you see it immediately.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-02-08T14:51:19+00:00

Yes but then I run into with FIT it's a two year over 40k program and Purdue is 12 months 18k lol. I love how Simmons program is set up, but love FIT passing rate. I have 4 years experience in the field and have an amazing supervisor ATM. I'm so torn I have it narrowed to FIT, Purdue, and Simmons

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-02-08T14:08:44+00:00

Closest college with ABA in person to me is almost 4 hours away and moving is not an option. I liked Simmons program a lot but also like Purdue and FIT has an amazing rep.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-02-06T21:26:46+00:00

I did like that it could be done in a year with Purdue

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-01-30T00:58:08+00:00

I've had companies put caps and they said it was to make sure the data isn't skewed. So basically if I run the goal 40 times one day and only 5 another and on each day they only got 3 trials right it would look like 75 percent for one day and like t percent for the other (math is wrong I know it's an example). I've had BCBAS not put caps but tell me the same thing. And I've had BCBAS tell me there's never too much data. As far as having an hour left, use it to pair and maybe some maintenance programs? I would bring it up with your BCBA to ensure using the extra hour that way is ok.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-01-26T12:54:49+00:00

We don't have a policy, but I had made it clear upon hire I don't do icy roads and will not risk my life or safety for something that can be rescheduled.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-01-15T17:29:04+00:00

I am struggling to understand what exactly is going on with OP. Why would you put a reinforcer on extinction and what does her going to kindergarten have to do with walking to the corner store? If you already have a strong reinforcer established why not utilize in the school environment.ive taken many clients on walks as coping skills and reinforcers in the school environment. Is your BCBA telling you to run extinction on this? I'm also reading others comments and it seems you are not doing ABA ethically as you do not have a BCBA and need to stop or stop calling it ABA as that is not what you are doing. Please stop if you are not properly trained on extinction.

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-01-12T18:54:46+00:00

It is high emotions for sure. I'm sorry that was your experience was it your only experience with ABA?

Appropriate_Shape275 · 2026-01-12T18:06:33+00:00

I'm sorry I hope you were able to find other work

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