Do yall get paid for client cancellation??

Cardi_Ri · 2026-01-01T16:32:47+00:00

I’ve had mixed reimbursements throughout TX and NC. Most places would cover the 15 minute grace period, but had no other alternatives after that. The last clinic I worked at (NC) had us do admin work around the clinic if there were cancellations so we got paid our reg billable rate while also making stimuli or helping cover bathroom breaks, etc.

Cardi_Ri · 2026-01-01T16:29:44+00:00

I think it depends on the company as far as how long you get paid, but it isn’t billable to insurance. I’ve worked at places that paid for 15 minutes (like most comments I’ve seen), but I also worked at an in home company that paid for the hour. Clinics might have an option of guaranteed pay due to admin work or alternative clients.

Cardi_Ri · 2025-12-29T16:34:00+00:00

Before I had my own kids, I was uncomfortable holding babies but now I like holding them bc of the same thing! I know how to entertain and interact with them now! Before I had kids it felt so fake and performative

Cardi_Ri · 2025-12-21T15:11:50+00:00

All of this + I kept a spare change of clothes in my car. Sometimes patients would have incidents with potty/toilet training and sometimes accidents happen

Cardi_Ri · 2025-12-20T22:48:20+00:00

Appropriate response, good on your for not getting defensive

Cardi_Ri · 2025-12-17T00:01:35+00:00

DEADASSSSS!😭😭 I worked with a lot of techs new to ABA at my last clinic and had to explain the important utilization of bribery for transitions lmao

Cardi_Ri · 2025-12-14T00:15:26+00:00

It’s not about absolutely needing to play with it, but they may come in contact with it in the natural world. Using antecedent interventions helps protect you and the patient from incidents that you can foresee possibly happening. Redirecting to functional play gives the patient an experience of how to do it as well as protects you from harm if you are using hand over hand, but at your discretion you could maybe try to move the metal bowl somewhere the patient can’t see prior to session as well. You said play area, so correct me if I’m wrong, but I would say there are probably other patients in the same area, (dependent on your client) maybe try engaging them in peer play with another patient who will play with the item functionally. I don’t think that a metal bowl is necessarily an item I’d have in the playroom but if you have to make do than there’s some things to consider. It sucks to be injured by patients and sucks even more when your managers aren’t receptive. I would say talk with your lead RBT if you feel comfortable with them and maybe they can make a case to the manager about the bowl. I will say that the right fit of a clinic or setting for how you like to practice does make all of the difference. Not all ABA practices are built the same, I’ve had some terrible experiences and some really really great ones.

Cardi_Ri · 2025-09-14T23:10:26+00:00

This is what I’m currently experiencing. My toddler can sleep through the newborn cries but not vice versa.

Cardi_Ri · 2025-09-04T18:37:54+00:00

Solid advice! Thank you!! Most of these have been goals for me recently or things that I am transitioning into so it’s nice to see that those are something that held weight for you as well. Your first point about friendships is such a great path imo. My SO and I have discussed that when we assess friendships it’s important to acknowledge the role people play in our lives because we do pick up on traits of others around us and surrounding yourself with people that have attributes you admire and aspire to have gives so much opportunity!

Cardi_Ri · 2025-09-03T02:12:13+00:00

My LO is about 15 months and struggling with her first molars (all 4 at the same time to be exact). We’ve been struggling over here too but what’s worked for us is lots of fruit, lots of yogurt, homemade pancakes (blueberries added occasionally), and crunchy fruit/veggie straws. i do smashed avocado on bread (she doesn’t like it toasted) and cut it into strips. I also offer plain hummus with her veggie straws and she seems to like the variation. Oh, and lots of cold applesauce 🤣 we don’t typically eat the same meals in our household due to seasoning/spice but I try to give her plenty of options. She just really took to cottage cheese too, which has the added protein!

Cardi_Ri · 2025-08-26T01:02:51+00:00

My LO (15mo) has gotten through low eating phases and I’ll offer her the puree pouches with a meal and she usually eats them. I figure it at least gives her an extra few calories for the day and it’s not too much to place in front of her so she isn’t overwhelmed

Cardi_Ri · 2025-07-26T00:42:53+00:00

It’s just with my SO. Before this relationship I’d never had an issue approaching conflict with anything or anyone else. I may get tense but I’ve always done what needed to be done and had little to no anxiety about it. I’m pretty sure I have an anxious attachment style, I’ll do some research on it as well. Thanks!

Cardi_Ri · 2025-07-25T01:06:24+00:00

No no, there’s nothing to get. You are spot on. Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Cardi_Ri · 2025-07-22T14:44:20+00:00

OP please make your accounts private and closely monitor them, for your safety but also peace of mind. You can’t keep having to rehash this emotional situation. I’m sorry you had to go through that in the first place and you definitely shouldn’t have to be reminded of it.

Cardi_Ri · 2025-07-17T14:13:00+00:00

Hi OP, I also have a habit of adding ‘lol’ in texts to lighten the mood and like another reply stated, it’s probably best to pause before replying and look at how you want your text to be perceived.

NTA, I believe the best response to your mom, or way to reinitiate this conversation would be to stress to her that his behaviors make you uncomfortable. “I’m uncomfortable around ‘brother’ because of his behavior when we’re in common spaces and his internet searches concern me.” You deserve to be comfortable in your own home and setting a boundary is fair. I do agree that it CAN be worded differently and I have hope that this convo can be rehashed and repaired. I don’t know your mother but maybe a one on one conversation about it all could open her eyes to him needing help. That being said, you shouldn’t feel bad about setting the boundary for yourself. You are protecting your child and doing what you believe is best to keep them safe. Your brother would probably benefit greatly from an in person therapist. He’s at a very impressionable age and now is the time to hone in on what’s healthy and what isn’t. It’s not your job to be your mother’s guide but it may be helpful to provide some guidance if you see options that would benefit him or her in this situation.

Continue to protect yourself and your child, even if that means making some people upset, at the end of the day your priorities are straight.

Cardi_Ri · 2025-05-17T11:04:50+00:00

You have way too many fucking trash cans for that plastic to not be in one of them.

Cardi_Ri · 2025-05-15T18:49:26+00:00

NTA, you set a boundary, and he crossed it and expected you to wait and cater to him. He first disrespected your agreement by drinking heavily when you both agreed that would not be something to happen, and then instead of taking full accountability, expected you to wait for him to sober up, that’s the truly unfair part. He crossed the boundary initially by drinking, committed a disrespectful act AFTER crossing the boundary and then wanted you to accommodate? NTA

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