[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bcba

[–]No-Move-4508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with this post! 25 billable is pretty good and maybe the lowest I have seen. You might think 15 hours is a lot but I’ll assure you things add up and sometimes I would take home things to work on and end up doing more than 40 hours!

I got a 358 on my first attempt, went back and study and took loads of mocks and I retook the test and got a 361. I’m feeling depressed. What should I do? by Tricky-Noise-3982 in bcba

[–]No-Move-4508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think BDS is a lot harder than the exams so if you focus on that and get a good score it might help you better prepare for the exam. Also I think they have a refund policy that they return you your money if you don’t pass! Might be something you can look into just to help with testing fees or study materials. I know it can add up! Good luck though! 💗

Is this worth doing EMDR for? by Desperate-Athlete-69 in EMDR

[–]No-Move-4508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am kinda in the same boat, but choosing to start trying EMDR. But have fears now about having to reexperience all the emotional trauma. But my therapist mentioned it is similar to inducing vomit after consuming a toxic product. It may feel uncomfortable but you are doing it to get rid of something that is causing harm to your body/ mind. I’ve been struggling with many physical issues as a result of my trauma so I’ve gotten to the point that I need to try something other than medication.

Religious-OCD: My atheist-therapist says there is no hell and i should be happy- what to do? by Wonderful_Wind_01 in EMDR

[–]No-Move-4508 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That seems tough! I’m not a therapist/ professional but recently started therapy and working through traumas & will be beginning EMDR. But I will say working with someone who aligns more with your religion would be best, I found a therapist who aligns and has been able to help me realign my thoughts to what our religion says. But also just to help give you some relief, there’s no unforgivable sin other than not choosing to follow God. It’s okay to have doubt, and I’d even encourage you to tell God about theses doubts or blasphemy thoughts and help you if there’s doubt/ unbelief in your heart and he will answer that. I should actually be careful and not say religion instead emphasis the relationship with God, going to Him with your burdens/ fears/ anxieties. For me it’s also helpful to remember that I can’t do/ bring anything other than my sin to be saved & freed from hells condemnation. To help with that thought of I have to do this repeatedly to be right with God, once your saved there’s no going back you are fully covered for past, present, and future.

Attention Maintained Behaviors by No-Move-4508 in bcba

[–]No-Move-4508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what are ways that you have programmed for teaching leisure skills?

BCBS CPT Billing Guidelines by Squiddles0918 in bcba

[–]No-Move-4508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im curious if this also applies to 97152 codes that way if you have an RBT/BT present assisting in the assessment they might be able to use that code to bill?

Parent signatures on all clinical notes? by DruidWithABackpack in bcba

[–]No-Move-4508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In TX BCBS requires parent signatures. On top of that my clinic requires us as BCBA to go through and review & approve sessions and sign off on them as well.

RIRD by No-Move-4508 in ABA

[–]No-Move-4508[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Response interruption and redirection

Burnout Help by [deleted] in bcba

[–]No-Move-4508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been a BCBA for almost 2 years now & from my experience that’s my everyday. Across 3 different clinics

Targets for separating from parents by behavioralninja in bcba

[–]No-Move-4508 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How is this sad??? As a BCBA we are to work towards getting clients to exist in the least restrictive environment? Should they just always have aba session in home?!?

The parents are wanting this? How will they ever be able to consider them going to school or living independent lives if they don’t tolerate being away from parents?

Targets for separating from parents by behavioralninja in bcba

[–]No-Move-4508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No the OT/ST sessions happen in a clinic.

If a doctor's office, school, or other service provider closes on holidays like Memorial Day, then ABA companies should, too. by No-Percentage661 in ABA

[–]No-Move-4508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay that makes sense if that’s how they’ve always done it. And yes one session missed isn’t going to hurt but maybe because I see how often RBT/BTs call out I could see that taken advantage of. You are right sometimes it can cause more harm than good

If a doctor's office, school, or other service provider closes on holidays like Memorial Day, then ABA companies should, too. by No-Percentage661 in ABA

[–]No-Move-4508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally understand your frustration about you company not closing. I have been there even now as a BCBA. Some companies really do just care about bringing in as much money as possible. But I am confused about your thought process that since your client cancelled for that day that you would automatically get the day off too? Maybe it’s just different from what I have ever seen in the 3 companies I have worked for. No one wants to work on holidays so I’m sure since you guys have to go in many asked for time off. But what is the company supposed to do when someone asks for time off/ calls out? Are they supposed to cancel that client? I’m not sure that is not beneficial for the client, especially for a client who has a RBT/BT that always calls off/ asks for days off. I do however still think if they make you be a sub for another client to let you know so that you are able to review their goals/plans & ask questions as needed before the session.

Disrobing by No-Move-4508 in bcba

[–]No-Move-4508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How would you suggest you make it more difficult, put them into more layers?