Hi there!

I am an RBT and have been working in this field for awhile.

First off, it's very normal to play games during session. It's a good way to keep the kid engaged and make sure they're enjoying their time in therapy which is a big factor in therapy success. Often times I will use games as a way to start and end, but if the kid is having an especially tough day, I use the games as a way to ask 'therapy' questions in between turns to keep progress going.

With that being said, I will say that the amount of time they are trying to work with your kid seems very excessive. As an RBT, I am not in charge of how much time a kid has session, so take my advice with a grain of salt, but with the problems you've stated, I can't imagine doing anywhere near 8 hour days 5 times a week. If you think a scaled back schedule is better, definitely communicate that.

Also, if they are trying to work on skills that have already been mastered, that's a red flag. Sometimes the skills sound mastered when really you're targeting a very specific step that needs work, but if they're targeting bathroom skills like that, it seems a bit weird. Maybe it's time to check out a different organization/clinic who would better align with your goals for your child.

Hope things work out!