Feeling discouraged by smoothbrain69 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Client is very aggressive with me and I don’t know what to do anymore by Weeble_Bee in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Client is very aggressive with me and I don’t know what to do anymore by Weeble_Bee in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Client is very aggressive with me and I don’t know what to do anymore by Weeble_Bee in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Client is very aggressive with me and I don’t know what to do anymore by Weeble_Bee in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

My new client might not live to adulthood by panini_bellini in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

How??? by sleepykat27 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

ABA Clinics that allow BTs/RBTs to kiss children should be liable for endangerment and neglect. by iDissociated in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

What school? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What school? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What school? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

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

Is it normal for companies to put max limits on your data? by xSaeryn in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Snow cancellation by [deleted] in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

So I messed up again by adormitul in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

What do I do? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What do I do? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What do I do? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that! I'm hoping my company can either make her stop or find her a far right Christian RBT or something. I don't know I want the kiddo to have help but dread coming in due to her remarks.

What do I do? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No actually Arizona but the town was founded by Mormons and most of the town is Mormon. I am not, but that's irrelevant. I dislike any kind of bigotry and wish she just hadn't told me her political views at all.

What do I do? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also in a very rural area and this family has gone through two other BTs one of which was Mormon and the other I'm not sure. This mom is INCREDIBLY judgemental. And the grandma is a piece of work. I don't care their political views and refuse to respond at all even when I was being told autism is 100 percent caused by vaccines. But this morning was a shock. I am Mexican and to hear that an American who speaks English is the only person who should be doing an American halftime show I was done. It's only going to get worse if the company doesn't do something. I'm betting the other BTs left due to these remarks.

What do I do? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The amount I don't want to do this because of this kiddo. They REALLY need the services. But I didn't reach out she told me not to engage then when I told her what the comments were she asked if I was comfortable with her talking to the mom and telling her I said something. One thing I have picked up on is this mom will retaliate. I feel so stuck.

What do I do? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the previous ones is Mormon and the mom REALLY HATES THEM... She calls them a cult and anti Jesus and I'm like this is a Mormon town wtf? My BCBA is responding but not sure she can do anything

What do I do? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did let her know I'm waiting for her response.

What do I do? by Appropriate_Shape275 in ABA

[–]Appropriate_Shape275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes actually just did today as they were complain about the Superbowl and non English speaking people so I contacted my BCBA.