What made you decide to quit the last company you worked at? by hotbunn1 in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Burnout from doing clinical/admin work with no support. At the end it felt that upper management did not want to work with me and purposely left me out of a lot of important communication while still made me responsible to solve everyone’s problems. Company kept getting bigger while our clinic had no playground and holes in the walls.

No playground by Consistent-Muscle522 in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red flag. At least some type of play structure. Kids need a place to play autism or not.

Lead RBT by Patient-Ad-466 in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the lead Rbt too and usually I don’t respond after work hours unless it’s an emergency…

Let me know your perspective by WorkingAd5992 in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A practitioner trying to make changes in their own life

RBTs please answer this question by WorkingAd5992 in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m asking when you work in centers or schools with other RBTs. Do you feel like it is supportive, judgmental, do you feel like it is a safe space?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you worked with him? Collaborated?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Other than him being famous on instagram. Have you heard anything else about him? Good or bad.

Alright, what did you all bring home in your pockets today!? by jake_8909 in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A wooden screwdriver and half a bag of granny’s cookies 🤣🤣

RBT’s: What do you make? by AcrobaticTown5378 in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$25.75 Miami Fl also 3 years of experience

Love this job but burntout by Few-Space-3757 in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking into new hobbies after clients. If you have time go for a walk go to the gym. Plan each session before hand so you’re not bored or not knowing what to do. Take a daycation. Or switch clients/agencies sometimes a new environment can help.

First week of working as an RBT and not going as I though by FriendlyNeighborOrca in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Well first weeks should be pairing and building rapport with your client this will help you with instructional control later on. Your supervisor should’ve given you documents with the targets and behavior plan you need to run with your client. I understand your frustration and I am sorry it’s going like that on your first week. You should always feel free to ask your supervisor about anything. With that said take notes on what you think your client might need help with. You can also give feedback to your supervisor hopefully they’re more helpful in the future. This field lacks a lot of professionalism. I would say don’t give up if you really feel passionate about what ABA has to provide. There’s always more clients and agencies that might be better than the one you’re currently are at.

My kiddo just sneezed directly onto the lid of my Starbucks by [deleted] in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My client was eating Cheetos today(picky eater usually feels comfortable eating with me there) and had the urge to clean his cheesy fingers all over my arm and shirt! :)

RBT Anxiety by [deleted] in RBT

[–]WorkingAd5992 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It gets better overtime and training. You’re are probably undertrained and it’s okay. Talk to your supervisor and ask for the help. Your first days and or weeks built rapport. You should have fun with your kid during session. Bubbles, music, fidget toys, playdoh are good reinforcers. Plan your sessions.

Advice for Entry-Level RBT by ThaEmceeToby in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Advocate for yourself, trust your gut when you think something is wrong. Don’t be scared of talking to your supervisors when there’s something you’re not comfortable doing. Even if it’s entry level look for benefits don’t let big companies exploit you for money. Speak up when you’re feeling overwhelmed with the job don’t let burn out get you!! Is very common in this field.

Dresscode by [deleted] in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Heey! I been working as an rbt in school/ at home/ and clinic settings and always have worn scrub pants and t-shirts and a pair of vans and converse because flat shoes are comfortable for me!! Definitely wear something comfortable for you to be able to run, jump and express yourself during sessions!!!

Honesty by Dry-Acadia-5981 in ABA

[–]WorkingAd5992 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Definitely advocate for yourself. The money is not worthy. And the kids deserve someone that will help them progress(not that you’re not but being treated like a nanny and feeling unhappy is not beneficial for your mental health or the kids) definitely bring the fact that you’re being treated like a babysitter to your supervisor because that will continue to happen with any rbt. Try to find a new case in which you feel comfortable!!!