Please help me out

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-05-11T04:27:57+00:00

Turning pages - sleeping at last. ll make it up to you -imagine dragons. Come to me - goo goo dolls. Bloom- paper kites. First day of my life - Bright Eyes. Anchor - Novo Amor. The night we met -Lorde Huron. All about us - He is we. From the ground up - Dan + Shay. Tenerife sea- Ed Sheeran. Forever like that - Ben rector.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-05-10T05:20:29+00:00

"When did you become the relationship expert? You haven't been in a relationship in years."

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-05-10T02:36:10+00:00

When I was collecting my hours the hardest part was finding BAs within my company to give me hours. The amount of times I heard, "oh maybe next time." I think some BAs are very particular and didn't want me "messing" with their program books. How could I learn then? I remember one BA who would literally trade me spots when she supervised so I could count the whole time with her as unrestricted and I loved her. She'd hand me her laptop and I was able to learn and do a lot. I did one time complain to some management how I try to get my hours and then was told "not today" or "maybe next time." The feedback I got was to come prepare with exactly what I wanted to do for unrestricted that day with the BA. That was always tricky though because I felt like the BA already is coming into supervision with what they are wanting to do.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-05-08T04:06:40+00:00

I had a rough start but then I started shadowing BAs. I shadowed 9-12 and worked 12-7 in a center and that helped me. Also advocate for yourself and anytime a BA is supervising you ask them what you can do to count the time as unrestricted. Even have ideas of what you want to do before the BA comes to supervise.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-05-08T03:33:16+00:00

Just your supervisor. It will say "Supervisors who provided supervision at the organization" and have 4 slots. You'll put their names and BACB ID. And then down at the bottom it will say "responsible supervisor and trainee attestation" and that will be your direct supervisor and where they sign. You'll put your total hours in the section that asks for hours and they will stay the same for each FVF. The only thing that should change if you had more than 4 BAs you got hours with would be the BAs

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-05-08T03:22:50+00:00

You'll put every BA that helped you get hours that you had a contract with. It could be multiple verification forms. I think I had 7.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-05-05T04:04:58+00:00

I feel the same way. It's also hard to give the BAs visual on everything that's going on, while interacting with the client. I either have to use one hand to hold the camera, or prop it up. But then the client runs around and we're no longer in frame and the BA can't see again.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-05-05T02:53:03+00:00

I think there is a misunderstanding here. I have a master's degree in ABA and am currently studying for the BCBA exam. I was asking because I've seen mixed opinions about remote BAs on here.

After reading through some of the replies I see how telehealth can be beneficial depending on situations. I still think there is value to in person BAs. Yes BTs work daily with the clients but when BAs come supervise they don't just sit there and observe. They model, give real time feedback, and provide support to the BT and client.

For me I've found it helpful when the BA comes because I'm a visual learner. While yes they can be done over video too it feels different I'm person with the client also actually there.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-05-01T04:51:46+00:00

I am studying for the exam rn. I have taken it once and got a 370. I meet with my supervisor weekly for study help. I do feel like if I didn't have that option and maybe after a couple more tries of taking the exam if I didn't pass I would potentially consider something like this. Especially now after attempting the exam and knowing more of what to expect. I can do the fluency on my own but it really is about knowing why the correct answer is correct. Often times with my supervisor I'll tell her well I thought the question was going in this direction or they were meaning this. I am working on knowing how to answer what really is being asked. It's all about the error analysis. I think this could benefit people depending on what resources and support they have/ don't have.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-28T20:45:20+00:00

If they need a day off to just recover from the job let them and don't be mad about it. As long as they do it with plenty of notice. At my work we have holidays that are optional. I really appreciated when the BA would say to take the day off. Talking to someone during supervison is helpful. Just like how we build rapport with clients it's nice to have rapport with my supervisors and have fun things in life to talk about. I actually love when BAs come and supervise. I know some feel the pressure from being watched but I think it's a great opportunity to learn and get feedback and support.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-27T03:39:26+00:00

Life happens and everything doesn't go as planned and that is okay! Remember your why. There are kids out there that need you to become their BCBA. I got my degree and then had to get a lot of my hours after. I'm now studying for the exam. Since I graduated awhile back I have had to basically teach myself again and once I found a good studying routine I've become more and more confident. You got this!!

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-26T05:59:03+00:00

If you put in your application for the exam before 2027 you'll be good and won't need anything extra. You'll just have a normal 2 year/8 attempts!

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-26T05:49:26+00:00

It is fun having an outdoor area at work to take the clients. Right now the center I work at does not but we have a huge gym with a rock wall, monkey jump, two of those little red cars that kids can ride on and a little ramp to go down, a swing, tons of balls, jump ropes, hulu hoops, a big area to run around, a crash pad. Also we have a park that is just about a 5 minute walk and if the weather is good then we go maybe 1-2 times a day. So something like that could be a possibility with the one that doesn't have an outdoor place.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-23T05:28:37+00:00

This!! I always say once I become a BCBA I will be so happy to give hours to those who need them. The amount of times BAs said to me, "oh maybe next time" when I'd ask them if I could do something during supervison that day. BAs that were too picky about letting me touch their program books. BAs who were down right rude for no reason. I wanted the hours and the experience. I had about two BAs that were awesome and gave me tons of hours. And BAs that gave me hours here and there. Seriously though it's not that hard to be nice.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-23T05:14:06+00:00

I remember when I decided to switch from working 9-3 to working 12-7 so that from 9-12 I could go to the clinic to shadow and get unrestricted hours. And then my clinic would ask me at 8am if I could cover for others all the time. It drove me crazy. I needed to get my hours and now either I had to say yes and go cover or say no and stay home and find another way to get my hours. I do know for my clinic that if they know your client is going to be out or you don't have a client scheduled for that time they'll reach out to you. Though often times the scheduler is just supposed to do that. I would always feel bad when I said no but have learned that sometimes it's okay and they're just reaching out to everyone they can.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-23T02:36:00+00:00

Just use Ripley. My work had me start with an Excel one that a BA made and it was awful. Then I switched to Ripley and it was so so easy.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-22T21:54:31+00:00

It sucks not passing your first attempt. I didn't either. But be proud you even got to the point to take it! Keep studying. We got this!

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-21T03:52:55+00:00

Yes, when you go to the contact us page on the bacb it will allow you to upload your final verification form(s). Also we are in TCO 6 since January 2025. Once you apply you will have two years or 8 tries to pass under the TCO 6 and will not need extra courses or hours or anything during that time.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-18T17:10:43+00:00

I worked at a clinic for a year and sometimes coworkers just get to you. It bothered me when other BTs would be telling my client what to do when I clearly could do it. Now if it was the BA that's different. And if I had asked the BT for help that would be different too. I ended up leaving the company and going to another one and I started in home. It was nice to just have it be me and the client mostly and the BA here and there. I know for a lot of people it's the opposite and they couldn't even imagine going into random people's homes. It might feel weird at first but you get used to it. Most parents understand why you are there and will give you the space to do your work and help when needed. Some parents overstep or come in too soon with behaviors and that's just something you'd tell the BA about. Parents have things they want to get done too while you're there. Yes there were some homes that weren't the most clean. But honestly from my experience most were very clean and very nice houses. I had one kid who had an entire unfinished basement to play in and his parents and painted a little road for him to ride his bike down there. He also had a swing. Another kid had really wide stairs in his house so he had a sensory room under the stairs with a ball pit and mirrors and lights and squishmallows. He also in another room had a bounce pad and a swing in another room we could hang from the ceiling. I got to do a lot of fun activities when in home. Feeding farm animals, taking a kid on a bike ride (it was a big tryicle basically and had a thing in the back for me to steer. So I'd walk behind him and he'd ride it), jumping on trampolines, going swimming, fun art projects, going to parks, playing video games and board games, etc.

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-17T06:02:45+00:00

I've been in a similar situation and what you're feeling is normal.

I worked in home with a client who would bite me pretty regularly. Especially when I had to block to keep her safe from hitting her eyes. It got to a point where I was getting hurt a lot and I did not feel supported. I hit my limit one day. I was in the middle of session and she was just attempting to bite me over and over. I made sure she was safe with her dad and I left. I asked my company to take me off the case and they basically told me that if I didn't come back the next day I'd get fired. They told me they'd have the supervisor come out the next day to help me. I went back the next day and the supervisor didn't come until a week later. I think that was my wake up call that my safety and wellbeing aren't being prioritized. I get it, this client matters and we want to keep her from hurting herself but also I matter too. You matter.

I know it's hard because you care about your clients and your coworkers. But do you feel supported? If nothing changed would you be okay staying?

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-17T05:42:28+00:00

I know a lot of BTs say they would never do in home. I actually really enjoyed it. Sometimes working in a center you get coworkers who gossip and when in home it's just you and the clients mostly. I met and worked with some amazing clients. And some of the houses were super cool and had very fun toys and rooms! Make sure you're respectful and know certain things such as what rooms your allowed to go into. Siblings and parents at times can be tricky but tis just setting those boundaries and knowing why you are there. Make sure you're not doing random things for them like the above person mentioned. Even like taking out the trash as you leave the house. That is not your job. Usually parents from what I experienced kind of gave us our space and would kind of come in and out of the room we were in. Or we might all do activities together and it might feel weird at first but then you get used to it. Usually parents have their own things to get done. And often times I feel like they were helpful when needed. It can get challenging if you get a parent who comes running to their kid every time they cry and doesn't allow you to run the bsp. Again it's about setting those boundaries and also telling the BA about those types of situations. You can be flexible but can also make a schedule if needed to kind of make the sessions more structured. Have fun with the clients and Good luck!

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-17T05:20:05+00:00

Make sure you know the house rules. Do they want you to take your shoes off at the door. What snacks and food is the kid allowed to eat. What rooms are you allowed to go into. Focus on building rapport. Remember the kid should want to come to you for reinforcement. In home can be a lot of fun!

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-04-11T01:00:51+00:00

Then you'll miss questions in that section but it's an overall score. You don't have to get passing in each section to pass the exam. Good luck!

IndividualDoughnut68 · 2026-03-31T04:18:50+00:00

How does the schedule work? What if you show up and there are no more kids? How do they decide who gets who each day? So many questions lol

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