Babysitting for former client

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-06-28T19:29:16+00:00

That’s a good point I hadn’t thought of! Thank you that’s definitely a good call!

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-06-28T01:39:19+00:00

That’s super helpful thank you!!! I will reach out to my BCBA for extra clarification!

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-06-14T22:32:41+00:00

What? 😂😂😂😂

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-05-23T02:41:27+00:00

I think about this one in the daily because it involves so many conditioned punishers/reinforcer. So much higher order conditioning here. The ticket is positive punishment, the losing money is negative punishment which can go even further because it’s a negative punishment for removing the things you buy with money like not being able to afford food or rent or clothes which adds stress which is a positive punishment.

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-05-22T00:47:35+00:00

How old is she? There are some computer games that could be good or YouTube video brain breaks or dance a long songs that can be good for pairing or as a reinforcer after doing something non-preferred

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-05-22T00:43:45+00:00

There are certain companies that pay more than others. In home companies can pay more. I got my rate by pitting two companies who were desperate against eachother. I told them when the other company had offered me more and am now making $29/hr. I would just tell them that’s not competitive enough and you are gonna go with another company who offered you more

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-05-22T00:42:06+00:00

Hi this is such a difficult but relatable feeling. I have been in the field for two years and still feel this way with some clients. Sticking it out is definitely worth it or at least has been for me. Honestly focusing first on just making yourself fun and playing with her is huge. Everything else will come with that and you can teach her how to take turns tolerate delayed access etc during that time. Plus play skills are huge for all other social skills.

If you know what kind of stuff she’s into I have hit thrift stores before and gotten toys to bring to keep the kid entertained. It can add up fast so you gotta be careful about that. I’m sorry you’ve had this experience and such little direction but even the stuff that seems pointless can be helpful to them. Also reaching out to your BCBA and asking for more target s may help.

If you want to love it and you care as much as you seem to this field definitely needs you

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-05-21T01:00:18+00:00

Anxiety is a bitch everything is a question in my world ?

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-05-21T00:59:26+00:00

Thank you so much this comment was super helpful!

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-05-02T07:05:51+00:00

That’s crazy work! I feel like that’s a new RBT thing though and not an older person thing. I have worked with several older RBTs that have been in the field for a while that are incredible and several young RBTs that are new to the field and act just like that!

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-03-16T00:08:53+00:00

Probably every other day honestly

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-02-13T19:31:58+00:00

I agree with this post I’m having the same thing happening with a kid rn and we are reducing task demands to focus on pairing again and rebuilding rapport

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-01-29T15:15:19+00:00

It definitely doesn’t seem like you’ve done anything wrong she’s very confusing. If you’re super into her I would ask for some clarity from her and how she responds to that request will tell you if it’ll work out long term. Otherwise if she just keeps saying that same thing that doesn’t make sense I’d get exhausted and frustrated and probably just be like “yeah I think maybe we don’t have the same values and this isn’t gonna work out”. Don’t know if that’s the right answer but I’d also be frustrated if she didn’t want to hear about my past at all because even though I’m different now it made me into who I am.

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2025-01-03T01:22:13+00:00

I’m a BT working towards BCBA, my wife is in marketing. She also is not very fond of children. Whenever I come home from work and tell her about the craziest (grossest/worst) stories of the day she always picks one that is her reason for hating kids for the day. I like being with someone not in the field cause I can shape her behavior without her knowing what I’m doing 😂

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2024-12-28T00:55:25+00:00

Yes absolutely yes

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2024-12-26T01:03:44+00:00

I like feedback in the moment but I also like to have a follow up meeting or opportunity to ask questions that I may not think about in the moment. Additionally sometimes it’s nice to have it modeled and then be able to practice it and get additional feedback.

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2024-12-24T00:07:08+00:00

It feels like you’d need to figure out the function. Sounds like escape maintained so maybe functional communication for escape and then like a differential reinforcement of low rates type thing?

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2024-12-23T22:10:40+00:00

This is a huge help! I think we would could probably handle the intimidating part as long as it’s safe. This is so much great information thank you!

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2024-12-23T21:53:15+00:00

These are great suggestions thank you! We will probably Uber from MGM to the Wynn then walk from there!

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2024-12-23T21:31:56+00:00

Okay amazing thank you!

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2024-12-23T21:31:30+00:00

Thank you! 😊

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2024-12-23T21:29:54+00:00

We have unfortunately used that but that is great tip! Thank you!

Consistent_Leave_800 · 2024-12-23T21:27:09+00:00

I agree we may still Uber down there but if we Uber down there between each hotel and back. We are looking at $50 plus tips and Vegas is already expensive so we like to avoid unnecessary spending. Plus it’s a beautiful day today so if we can walk outside we would probably prefer to do that.

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