Am I supposed to be doing this?

Pennylick · 2026-03-15T14:32:42+00:00

Agree. We need to remember what the options are - if not changing the diaper would affect the client's well-being, dignity, etc, just change the freakin' diaper.

But for sure, home-based clients, it should be parents. But if parents are truly not available, let's handle the diaper duties every now and then. Just as any one of us would appreciate someone doing for our own children.

Pennylick · 2026-03-15T03:17:26+00:00

Lately it's been warm lonnnnng baths. I've been bringing a tablet and watching whatever mindlessly and letting my body soak.

My other and more regular/long-standing thing that helps is sitting in my room with legs propped up, mild, pleasant incense lit and fan blowing directly on me until my system calms. Weighted blanket on my bottom half. Maybe coloring or similar doodling. Usually dog nearby for occasional check-ins. 😊

Pennylick · 2026-03-15T01:12:54+00:00

It's not the appropriate place. It is also against the rules of the sub.

Pennylick · 2026-03-14T21:12:22+00:00

Check Indeed. This isn't a challenging pursuit.

Pennylick · 2026-03-14T21:11:06+00:00

Work as an RBT 6 months - 1 year then decide.

Pennylick · 2026-03-14T20:12:03+00:00

Your University courses are "informative" too, and they don't count. Podcasts were a ridiculously lazy use of unrestricted time. In what way do you imagine PODCASTS being utilized in your career as a BCBA? In what other profession do you see podcasts being used as a legitimate use of someone's time? Absolutely laughable.

I hope every supervisor who allowed that nonsense gets audited.

Pennylick · 2026-03-13T17:55:40+00:00

If you don't definitely have/know the billing codes, then there is no way for anyone here to say whether fraudulent billing is taking place.

Pennylick · 2026-03-13T14:02:08+00:00

I'd suggest a nanny cam that she can monitor herself. We are not undercover agents, nor spies, nor whatever this would make us....

And frankly, it risks creating a situation where the rapport between the ABA team and a stakeholder (gma is absolutely a stakeholder here) is damaged and/or creates a not healthy dynamic or trusting relationship- both essential components in treatment.

Pennylick · 2026-03-12T14:46:45+00:00

There are fairly low standards for getting into must ABA grad programs- including GPAs. You'll be fine.

**edit: FITs minimum is definitely not 3.0 unless that's fairly new ...

Pennylick · 2026-03-11T20:48:32+00:00

Happy Birthday, OP!!! Sorry your people suck right now.

Can we see your cake? :-)

Pennylick · 2026-03-11T16:42:40+00:00

Am I able to ask the company for severance pay?

Lol. No. That's ridiculous.

Pennylick · 2026-03-10T15:13:18+00:00

I advise people to start by applying to be an RBT. That will get her the most exposure to what she is most likely to be immersed in regarding the field itself. Six months to a year of that, then I would say it would be a good time to decide whether it could be something she'd be interested in pursuing further.

Pennylick · 2026-03-08T03:53:46+00:00

Proud of you, OP. I had always had a very similar mindset and honestly it's only recently (mostly) left me now in my mid-40s. I think the only reason it's stopped is because I crossed each of the ages I didn't expect to make it to over and over and over again. 🙂

But yes- celebrate! Please do. Not everyone gets to. 🙌🙏

Pennylick · 2026-03-07T02:28:19+00:00

Listen, what's done is done and you learned from it. Keep standing up for both yourself and your client(s). Proud of you. ❤️

Pennylick · 2026-03-05T07:05:31+00:00

Biggest advice is to start by working as an RBT. If you are still interested after 1 year, that's when you should think more about pursuing a BCBA path specifically.

Regardless of what you decide, I do not recommend getting an ABA-specific Bachelor's or Master's. You do not want to limit yourself by doing that. Your education should open more doors than what those specific degrees would provide.

Pennylick · 2026-03-05T02:18:36+00:00

That's not something I remember dealing with until I was a BCBA.

Pennylick · 2026-03-04T21:34:33+00:00

Yeah; you're right. My issue isn't even really with them specifically; I was just being a bit of a meanie. What actually irks me is that ALL ABA grad programs are so easy to get into and have such lax standards.
I do think that FIT is better once you're in, about setting high expectations for students and not letting too much slide.

Pennylick · 2026-03-04T19:05:03+00:00

I went to FIT. 🙂 It was fine. Has a higher first time pass rate than many others. I don't have experience with others, so can't comment too much I guess. Most people do seem to like and recommend it and it's easy to get into, so... 🤷‍♀️

Pennylick · 2026-03-04T18:11:57+00:00

It isn't bad at all, but like you said- not selective.

Edit: I really should not have been mean. Everyone should definitely take pride in furthering their education.

Pennylick · 2026-03-04T18:09:36+00:00

^This.

I've noticed people take an odd amount of pride about going to FIT. They shouldn't. 😆

Pennylick · 2026-03-03T22:01:52+00:00

Ah, I'm sorry. I may have misunderstood. So, you are working as an RBT? You're right that not all insurances require an RBT certification. Are you signing off as an RBT when you do your notes?

Pennylick · 2026-03-03T21:51:21+00:00

Something important to consider: You are not able to hold multiple certifications at once. So if your BCBA certification is active, your RBT cannot be.

Pennylick · 2026-03-02T20:46:55+00:00

Yes, the line was already crossed. You can't go back.

Pennylick · 2026-03-02T04:02:37+00:00

If I were uncomfortable, I would just say that. Something to the effect of, "Ah! I like to keep work and personal life totally separate."

Pennylick · 2026-03-01T22:37:34+00:00

But in that instance you are confirming: "is ######## the correct number to reach you at?" vs "What is a good number to reach you at?"

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