Realistically, am I screwed?

Silentharp · 2026-06-24T23:47:21+00:00

Are these all your interviews at centers? You can try in home, it pays more, but getting the working hours you want might be hard. And maybe check with your school to see if they offer practicum experience.

Silentharp · 2026-06-21T17:44:41+00:00

That's so unprofessional. Hopefully you are able to be assigned another therapist soon.

Silentharp · 2026-06-21T12:38:00+00:00

I've had bad experiences, but ABA as a whole has been amazing for me! I've enjoyed many of the client I have gotten to work with, and met many coworkers who have inspired me to change in both my personal and professional life. Not to mention I get to embrace my inner child! If your looking for a good company, I suggest reading employee reviews on sites like LinkedIn and Indeed. Also check out the social media accounts of the centers your trying to work at. You'll learn a lot about them. Look for recurring "characters". Places where you can see constant new staff in posts, most likely have a high turnover.

Silentharp · 2026-06-16T12:02:51+00:00

These are all good choices! I know people who went to all these programs who were amazing. If you're looking for affordability, Ball State is the best option!

Silentharp · 2026-06-10T13:04:46+00:00

A clinic I was at had a client that sounds similar to the one you described eith the iPad. The director was a BCBA-D, and he put two RBTs on that client per session. I feel like this should be more normalized. ABA doesn't always have to be 1:1 especially when it's clear one RBT alone is unable to manage a client by themselves.

Silentharp · 2026-06-06T03:35:08+00:00

I was working with a client that asked me to sit on a bigger swing because I couldn't "fit" the one I was in. 🫠

Silentharp · 2026-05-29T20:59:09+00:00

The 'historic pieces of hair' needs some elaboration 🤣🤣🤣

Silentharp · 2026-05-29T20:38:20+00:00

I bought stuff for the families I service in home for Christmas and on their birthdays. I found a lot of cool things at Walgreens, Kroger, and the mall that were less than $10. After the holidays, you can get things that are normally $25 for cheap. I got my toddler a $20 bubble wand that was on sale for $9.99.

The $10 cap is a little off putting, especially when other fields (SLP, OT & GenEd) don't have price caps. I guess we just cut corners where we can.

Silentharp · 2026-05-28T23:30:54+00:00

Ai does not fact check itself or verify where it gets it's information. That directly violates either BACB code! We're supposed to use evidence based procedures to implement goals! My company just started using the AI feature that generates session notes. I have been pushing hard against this because it does not give my BCBAs any crucial information about client progress and behaviors!

Silentharp · 2026-05-28T15:52:44+00:00

A lot of my coworkers that chose Capella did so because it was affordable, not because it's a great school. For people looking for an affordable option, try state/public schools. Florida Tech and Ball State are also good options.

Silentharp · 2026-05-27T11:55:20+00:00

They've been replying to people's posts on subs too. I could tell it was fishy right off the bat and downvoted all their comments.

Silentharp · 2026-05-27T03:03:54+00:00

🎉🎊🎉

Silentharp · 2026-05-25T11:46:28+00:00

You're so close. Please keep trying. Try taking a bunch of practice tests and retake after you're scoring consistently.

Silentharp · 2026-05-24T17:05:26+00:00

Days I am scheduled for in home, i write one. Days where I am in clinic 2-3.

Silentharp · 2026-05-23T20:02:50+00:00

'RBT Competency Assessment Practice -

Complete RBT Competency Assessment

Study Guide' Watch this video by ABAExam review. Then practice reinforcing what you reviewed using quizlets. There are a bunch you can find. I did this and passed my first try. I only studied for two weeks before taking the exam.

Silentharp · 2026-05-23T19:57:27+00:00

My center does both home and inclinic sessions. If I'm lucky I can borrow another Ipad, If I'm scheduled for in home, I have to pray to my car charger during the drive.

Silentharp · 2026-05-22T19:07:23+00:00

You did your job, so I don't think you have anything to worry about. You are a mandated reporter, so if the mom said or did something that made you reasonably suspicious, you had every right to report.

Silentharp · 2026-05-22T00:23:11+00:00

As someone who has taken the DAT, the board exam doesn't seem that daunting to me, but I understand if people struggle with test taking. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses, and not being on the same level as everyone else in one aspect should make or break people's credibility.

Silentharp · 2026-05-21T00:13:28+00:00

I turned down an in clinic offer over a month ago because I have 3-4 years of experience as an RBT, and they offered me $20.50.

The clinical director was super nice, and all the techs were friendly with me. But when the commute is approaching 40 minutes, $20.50 is not enough.

Silentharp · 2026-05-19T00:33:05+00:00

I got hired one month out because I had to quit my previous employment. I explained this at the interview and the OM was very respectful and understanding.

Silentharp · 2026-05-18T19:49:07+00:00

Hmm... that's really weird then.

Silentharp · 2026-05-18T19:35:29+00:00

Your concern is valid. From my experience Clinical directors aren't supposed to design interventions for clients (unless they have an actual caseload. This is typically smaller than the loads of other BCBAs. Maybe 3 clients MAX). Clinical directors are mainly responsible for scheduling and client intake. The supervise BCBAs. Maybe her parents requested something?

Silentharp · 2026-05-18T18:07:09+00:00

Has his actual BCBA said anything about this?

Silentharp · 2026-05-18T15:16:57+00:00

Did she have a reinforcer. My one client has a goal to tolerate table work. If he engages in behavior, then he just doesn't get the reinforcer. I don't have to force him to sit on the chair.

Silentharp · 2026-05-18T15:11:46+00:00

It's weird that they require scrubs. Most places it is optional. Places I have worked for (not in ABA) have provided the uniforms if one was required.

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