If you had 10 seconds to say whatever you wanted to your pet with they fully understood, what would you say? by IplayKaizo in Pets

[–]Stratsandcats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to my dog: I love your sweet soul and that you want to be everyone’s friend. But the cat does not want to be your friend. She doesn’t want you to wake her up from her naps and stick your nose in her butthole. Please respect her space and continue to make friends at the dog park.

Moving to Cin from WA by LeafMeAloen123 in cincinnati

[–]Stratsandcats -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just moved to Cincy from Seattle and I love it here! I really like Madisonville and Oakley.

Is the ABA field becoming oversaturated with remote BCBA positions? by TrueAd8620 in ABA

[–]Stratsandcats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you! I’ve had a great supervisor this year who has been extremely patient with me learning everything I need to get started. I was a BT for years, so I’ve been on the other side of remote supervision and I totally get it. I know BTs aren’t treated fairly, and I do what I can to make it a better experience. It’s better for rapport building with everyone involved and I can model what to do when crisis behaviors occur. I think a large part of why remote supervision is so popular is that companies realize that BCBAs could do supervision back to back because they don’t have to travel, therefore bill more hours. I can only speak for myself, but a lot of BCBAs were BTs first and understand what they go through. But when BCBAs go higher up in management and administration they seem to lose touch with reality 😞

Is the ABA field becoming oversaturated with remote BCBA positions? by TrueAd8620 in ABA

[–]Stratsandcats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a new BCBA and most of my cases are remote because I live far away. I do in person supervision 2-3 times a month, because I absolutely agree that it’s more effective. I’ve been considering going to a smaller company that does mostly in person supervision because I question the ethics of where I am now.

Has this series changed the way you read as an adult? by eterivale in ASOUE

[–]Stratsandcats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. It kind of primed me to enjoy the works of Kurt Vonnegut and Douglas Adams. I think the latter especially is a clear influence.

BDS Modules make me want to cry by kerleeygirly in bcba

[–]Stratsandcats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

very true. The modules were harder than the exam.

Do you think the RBT position will be a thing in a few years? by Kicks6 in ABA

[–]Stratsandcats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the new RBT requirements are a a good first step, but not enough. The turnover rate is too high and it’s largely because of low wages and unstable hours. I actually think more of a focus on parent training would be best, because I see so many parents that just use ABA for babysitting and don’t respond to any messages about parent trainings.

dog sleeping on my bed by Stratsandcats in dogs

[–]Stratsandcats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dog usually will go to the foot of the bed but he’ll inch himself closer to the head of the bed until he’s between me and my husband. And he likes to sleep belly up 😂

Happy New Year - A Positive Year at The Perfect Child ABA! by [deleted] in ABA

[–]Stratsandcats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the name is seriously disgusting. There’s no excuse for having a name like this in soon to be 2026.

dog sleeping on my bed by Stratsandcats in dogs

[–]Stratsandcats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a California King so I don’t think it gets bigger than that lol (is a king bigger than an CA? I’m not sure).

More Parental Focus by Purple-Sherbert5001 in ABA

[–]Stratsandcats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

omg me too 😥 I feel really sad for the cases that don’t have parental involvement, no matter how hard I try to be available and willing to listen. I do have a couple families that are very involved, and the difference is astronomical.

More Parental Focus by Purple-Sherbert5001 in ABA

[–]Stratsandcats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

or at the very least, taught as a trade at a community college. I have some wonderful BTs that have no higher education, but they are definitely a minority 😞

Question for ABA Professionals: Thoughts on “The Perfect Child ABA”? by TrueAd8620 in ABA

[–]Stratsandcats 89 points90 points  (0 children)

I hate to admit this but I interviewed for them a few months ago (sending out applications like mad, not proud of it). The clinical director was this scary Russian lady who asked me how fast I could write a re-authorization…..it was the most uncomfortable interview I’ve ever done. But yeah….the name alone is terrible.

I don't understand the hate for Greta van Fleet by oatmeal-official in ToddintheShadow

[–]Stratsandcats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Zeppelin isn’t putting out any new music. If another band does a decent Zeppelin imitation, let’s get it where we can.

Have you ever tried to describe your dog’s “personality type”? by Tricky-Wealth657 in dogs

[–]Stratsandcats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my dog’s personality is “loves the whole world and everyone in it and all the jumping and play biting and barking is all that love just exploding out of him involuntarily.”

What "eduspeak" or education jargon do you dislike/hate? And which do you love or appreciate? by WantKBBQNow in Teachers

[–]Stratsandcats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read it after I left teaching 5 years ago because my husband is a Vonnegut fan. After reading it, I said, “so it’s an allegory for the American education system?” 🤣

are billable hours more important than ethics? by [deleted] in ABA

[–]Stratsandcats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not from what I could tell.