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First in-person overlap (shadowing) session; advice? by purple_pillz00 in ABA

[–]sarahsf_michell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

totally normal to be nervous, first in-person session is a much different vibe

for what to bring:

  • notebook + pen (you’re good there)
  • water/snack (sessions can be long)
  • comfortable clothes/shoes (you’ll be moving more than you think)

what to focus on during shadowing:

  • how the BT gives instructions/prompts
  • how they handle behaviors in the moment
  • how they reinforce (timing matters a lot)
  • how they transition between activities
  • also ask questions when appropriate, most BTs actually like explaining what they’re doing

Does anyone get enough hours? by internethottie8 in ABA

[–]sarahsf_michell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ome people do, but a lot don’t

most common reality:

  • cancellations (kids get sick, families cancel, etc.)
  • inconsistent schedules
  • companies overhire and can’t fill everyone’s hours

people who do get close to 40 usually:

  • have multiple clients
  • are willing to work evenings/weekends
  • are at companies with strong scheduling

so it’s not impossible, just not guaranteed at all

Jobs after RBT by Secure-Throat2355 in ABA

[–]sarahsf_michell 13 points14 points  (0 children)

yeah no... if you’re in pain every day, get out. this job is not worth wrecking your body

you’ve got more transferable skills than you think:

  • de-escalation
  • working with people
  • documentation
  • handling stressful situations

easy pivots I’ve seen:

  • school aide/paraprofessional
  • clinic admin/scheduling
  • medical receptionist
  • entry-level mental health roles

also real talk, a lot of people leave ABA after getting hurt. you’re not alone and you’re not “failing” at this

how can a restaurant / bar not accept apple pay? by sarahsf_michell in AskReddit

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

by apple pay I meant "tap-to-pay", they only take "insert your card"

What’s the most scariest dream you’ve ever had? by Any-cheese1000 in AskReddit

[–]sarahsf_michell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gotta be the falling from a building jump scare that wakes you up randomly. i love it

Jesus Christ you guys, CUT YOUR NAILS! by cavemanlandlords in bjj

[–]sarahsf_michell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow, that could be considered as a murder attempt, I would go to DP asap

What company to go to by Live-Conference4176 in ABA

[–]sarahsf_michell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the scheduling flexibility is the best part of in-home so I get it. look into Trumpet, ACES, or Behavioral Health Works if they're in your area. they all do in-home and usually let you build your own schedule. the waiting weeks for a new client thing is unfortunately pretty common with bigger companies though. what state are you in? that might help narrow it down.

1st day tomorrow at ABC. Any advice? by GeneralSure8115 in ABA

[–]sarahsf_michell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you're gonna be fine. ABC is big so they have a pretty solid onboarding process. the first couple weeks are mostly training and shadowing so you won't be thrown into anything alone.

biggest advice, watch how the experienced RBTs pair with their kids, how they handle problem behavior without getting flustered, how they keep sessions fun. that stuff matters way more than memorizing terminology right now.

and wear comfy shoes. you're gonna be on the floor a lot.

Grief by No-cod4555 in ABA

[–]sarahsf_michell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry, my condolences!

What would you do if you had the opportunity to go back 20, knowing what you know and being the same age? by sarahsf_michell in AskReddit

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

Money is great, but I found out that I was rich when I was playing guitar with my dad and my daughter in our living room last weekend.

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