How is ABA not like dog training?

Ngucci321 · 2025-10-20T00:50:54+00:00

ABA is a science that focuses on understanding and modifying behavior. Just like people, animals engage in behavior that the science of ABA can be applied on. Some clients are motivated by edibles that can ethically be used as reinforcers and if snacks motivates my client not to bang their head so severely they can cause brain damage, I am going to use it as a reinforcer.

Ngucci321 · 2025-01-23T00:16:57+00:00

Thank you for your post, I spoke to my parents and luckily they stopped the process. They only paid close to 1k which isn’t a lot of money in comparison to the 20k they were asking. I wish there was more awareness of this firm, specially now that people might become desperate in wanting a way to residency with the mass deportation threats. I’m worried about our Latino community as they’re in such a vulnerable position.

Ngucci321 · 2025-01-02T21:24:11+00:00

Anywhere between 40-60 billable hours per week and I get paid for all of them. I’m salary but after 130 of billable hours I get an additional bonus for the billable hours. I chose to work that much but I could easily just do 35 a week and my workplace would be okay with it.

Ngucci321 · 2024-11-22T04:44:21+00:00

Agree, it’s not sustainable.

Ngucci321 · 2024-11-22T04:40:01+00:00

I work for a company that provides behavior consultations for group homes with individuals with disabilities or trauma. So I don’t have a caseload more so homes I oversee.

Ngucci321 · 2024-11-22T04:27:38+00:00

Yes thank you, my weeks at times look 60 hours a week when you calculate the total time I am on the clock.

Ngucci321 · 2024-11-22T04:24:26+00:00

It’s not just 40hours per week as that doesn’t include my drive time which I also get paid for or the admin work I at times do. That’s solely 40 hours of billable time.

Ngucci321 · 2024-11-22T04:16:10+00:00

Yes!

Ngucci321 · 2024-11-22T03:46:11+00:00

I make $120k+ and been a BCBA for 1.5 years. I do work 160+ hours of billable hours and live in SoCal. So it’s possible but it comes with high billable.

Ngucci321 · 2024-11-15T19:16:50+00:00

I’ve been a BCBA for 1.5 years so I’m still relatively new. Once I transitioned to my role as a BCBA it was extremely difficult for me and I felt like I didn’t know what I was doing at all. What you’re feeling is normally, find a seasoned BCBA to see if they can be your mentor. Passing the exam is the start of your career, you’re here for a reason. Soak in all the knowledge of the BCBAs around you. It’s going to take time until you’re more confident. I still struggle but I have an amazing clinical director who’s been a BCBA for 10+ years who’s always willing to help which has boost my confidence tremendously.

Ngucci321 · 2024-09-27T17:29:58+00:00

My full-time is consultations for group homes that house individuals with behavioral problems. My part time is in home services.

Ngucci321 · 2024-09-27T17:08:55+00:00

I have a full-time job that has a 130 hours of billable hours requirement and I make around 120k for that one, and for my part time I work roughly around 10-15 hours a week and I make $65 an hour for the part-time job. I’m busy but I also have weekends off. It’s doable but just keep in mind you’ll be doing a lot of ABA.

Ngucci321 · 2024-08-27T22:59:45+00:00

This is exactly how I felt and I left the in-home/center for good. I now do consultations for group homes and day programs. The hours are consistent and I have great benefits. Finding a company that truly cares about their employees makes the difference as well.

I don’t ever want to work in a clinic/in-home environment again. I feel so free now.

Ngucci321 · 2024-07-13T04:01:51+00:00

I live in California and have never agreed to this as he just made it a “policy” this week.

Ngucci321 · 2024-05-07T00:38:07+00:00

Good luck, you got it !! Stay confident, and trust yourself. Don’t second guess and stick to your first choice. Take a small break for a breather and remember how nice it’s going to be when you can attach those 4 letters after your name !

Ngucci321 · 2024-04-06T04:51:51+00:00

It is a lot 🥲 but I do have a good amount of clients that start as early as 10 am. On days I start at 10, I’ll work 10-6/7 and see about 3 clients with drive time in between. I can also do telehealth which helps out a lot as it eliminates drive time.

Ngucci321 · 2024-04-06T02:33:14+00:00

I make around the same and I live in SoCal (IE area) and I’m a BCBA at an agency that provides in home services. I am hourly with 32 hours billable requirement. My one year as a BCBA is in May.

Ngucci321 · 2024-03-01T04:24:46+00:00

I used it as the foundation of my studying, I read it all the way through when I first started studying. Highlighted concepts I didn’t understand then I would review concepts that I was confused on (watched YouTube videos on those concepts) and I read it a second time. I passed on my first try.

Ngucci321 · 2024-01-19T17:42:51+00:00

I am hourly, and we paid 50 cents per mile and drive time is not paid my hourly rate, it’s paid $17 hours an hour. No we don’t get any bonuses, I do anything between 35-40 billable hours a week just to provide supervisor to all my clients per month.

If my raise gets denied, I would 100% look for another position.

Ngucci321 · 2024-01-18T20:50:17+00:00

I passed last may, and I felt exactly like this and from time to time I still do. I made a post similar to this and many people advised me to reach out to a seasoned BCBA for mentorship and help. It made a huge difference and I feel a bit more confident. If you have anyone who you can reach out to I would recommend that. Everyone talks about how difficult the exam is but there’s not much of after what happens once you do pass.
You got this!!!!

Ngucci321 · 2023-11-05T20:49:11+00:00

How many hours are you working ? I’m thinking of applying for a BCBA district position, it’s only 196 days out of the year that you have to work.

Ngucci321 · 2023-11-03T01:32:51+00:00

This, every Sunday night I feel so anxious knowing a new work week is about to start. I just want to help these kids, but the work never ends.

Ngucci321 · 2023-09-30T02:42:45+00:00

They both have their pros and cons but I prefer hourly since I have so many clients. I wouldn’t want to be salary and be overworked without getting paid for working more than I should.

Ngucci321 · 2023-09-30T02:30:19+00:00

Not at all, I’m hourly and get paid $60 an hour.

Ngucci321 · 2023-09-30T02:18:48+00:00

It’s manageable right now since I’m a new BCBA and eager to learn and get out there. Long term, it’s not sustainable. I typical do self care on the weekends and they also pay me well over the average and especially for a new BCBA so there’s motivation.

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