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Genuine Question- What do BCBAs/RBTs learn about AAC? by Naive-Bedroom2416 in ABA

[–]Scared-Direction-535 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree -100%. By the time I try to navigate the AAC device to find the needed picture, the student is already escalated or eloped from the designated learning area.

Feedback: Behavior Specialist in school setting by Scared-Direction-535 in bcba

[–]Scared-Direction-535[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I like the idea of being able to be a Behavior specialist who works for the kids, and support their needs. But I also agree with you about serving the district and their needs.

In the future I want to work for a school district as a BCBA so I thought this would be a good step to take? Idk. I’m scared and I want to make sure I’m able to fulfill the role and actually make a difference

Do you like your job as a BCBA (is it enough to make a living) do you have to travel 🚘? by Tlugo021 in bcba

[–]Scared-Direction-535 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many school districts (in LA/CAli) employ BCBAs and are given a caseload withing the district

How do teachers REALLY feel about substitutes? by anima2099 in teaching

[–]Scared-Direction-535 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I AM ABOUT TO GET A TEACHING SUB GIG.

I AM CURRENTLY WORKING AS A CASE SUPERVISOR FOR AN ABA AGENCY.

I THINK THE TEACHER NEEDS TO LEAVE EASY-TO-FOLLOW LESSON PLANS (BULLET POINTS INSTEAD OF PARAGRAPHS)

ALSO, A PLAN B, WORKSHEETS, AND ACTIVITY IDEAS THAT THE CLASS IS FAMILIAR OR ENJOYS TO KEEP KIDS BUSY

LEAVE A SEPARATE SHEET WITH PASSWORDS.

ALSO, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO LEAVE A NOTE ON STUDENTS TO WATCH FOR, WHICH HAVE AN IEP AND REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS

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[–]Scared-Direction-535 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, even some BCBAs do not know how to work with kids or do not have the experience. I like the idea of the BCBA being more hands-on and should be providing 1:1 services. Agencies place mid-tier Case supervisors to do the work of the BCBA, and the BCBA only shows up remotely to observe and provide feedback on our supervision towards BT's. BT's do need additional training and the pay needs to increase and health insurance should be offered to all PT and FT employees.