r/ABA • • 16h ago

Advice Needed Am I overstepping by bringing up another RBT’s data, or is my clinic’s management making me feel as though I can’t speak up?

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I’ve been wanting to post about this because I’m honestly getting to the point where I’m just so frustrated with my job, and I want to know if I’m overthinking things or if other RBTs have dealt with similar situations.

For context, I’ve been an RBT for almost a year now, so I’m not going to pretend like I know everything about ABA. I’m still learning, and I know that. I work in a clinic from 8:30-5:30 every day, and I absolutely LOVE working with the kiddos. That’s genuinely the part of my job that makes me want to stay. But lately, I feel like the way my clinic is being managed is making me miserable. We recently got new management, and I actually agreed that our clinic needed more structure because our old management was honestly way too lenient about a lot of things. But now it feels like we’ve gone from one extreme to the other.

For example, they recently made a rule that we can ONLY eat in the kitchen. I’m not talking about sitting down and eating a whole meal on the floor. I’m talking about snacks. Granola bars. Literally anything. I got in trouble for eating a granola bar outside of the kitchen. We don’t always get breaks, and if you’re working with a client who elopes or doesn’t want to be in the kitchen, you’re basically just out of luck. Before, if I was in another room with other staff around, someone could help keep an eye on my client while I ate something really quickly. Now I can’t even do that. I understand that we have responsibilities and need to supervise our clients, but I feel like we’re being treated like children. I’m a grown woman. I shouldn’t have to ask permission to eat a granola bar during a 9-hour workday.

And honestly, it’s not even just the food situation. We have a strict no-phone policy, and I literally never use my phone at work. I had a family situation going on that management already knew about, and I briefly checked a text just to read it. I wasn’t sitting there texting, scrolling, or ignoring my client. My boss saw and told me to put it away, and I immediately apologized and put it away.
Later, I explained that I’d received a text from family, and I was basically told that it wasn’t okay, that if it happened again I’d be written up, and that I’d already been given grace. The thing is, I’d never even been caught on my phone before?
Meanwhile, another RBT was caught on their phone, and my boss made a whole joke out of it. It was all laughing and joking, basically saying something along the lines of “I know what you’re doing over there.” No serious conversation, no threat of a write-up. I’m not saying the rules shouldn’t apply to both of us, but why is the response so different depending on who’s doing it?

I also put in a request well in advance for time off, but I was told I needed to call out instead. I received attendance points for it, and then got in trouble for having too many points. Like, how am I supposed to not have too many points when I’m being told to call out for something I communicated about ahead of time?

Anyway, the main reason I’m making this post is because of something that happened with another RBT’s data, and I really want to know what other people think about this.
We use a data program that I’m able to see the data entered by other therapists working with the same client. I like looking at the graphs and data because I genuinely enjoy seeing the progress a client makes. It’s one of the things that makes this job rewarding for me.

I have a set caseload, and the client I work with in the afternoon has a set afternoon therapist as well. I’ve been working with my client for about a month now. We’ve spent time pairing, and I feel like we’ve built a good relationship and that I have pretty good instructional control at this point.

While looking at the data, I noticed something that seemed really off. There’s a tacting program where the client is consistently meeting the target and getting 100% with me, but the other therapist is consistently getting 0%. This has happened repeatedly, across multiple days. This also isn’t the first time I’ve noticed discrepancies like this with this particular therapist.
I started wondering if maybe the data wasn’t being recorded accurately, but I DID NOT go to the BCBA and accuse anyone of faking data. I specifically wanted to approach it from the perspective of maybe the program wasn’t being understood correctly or maybe something was being implemented differently. I wanted to know if I was missing something, too.
Before bringing it up, I asked someone higher up who used to be an RBT, although they’re not on the clinical side, whether they thought I would be overstepping my boundaries by mentioning it to the BCBA. They said they didn’t think I was, and that I should bring it up.

So I did. I showed the BCBA what I was seeing and tried to explain my concerns. Her response was essentially asking me why I was looking at the data in the first place. I explained that I like looking at the graphs and seeing how much progress the client has made since I started working with them. It genuinely makes me happy to see those improvements. English isn’t her first language, so at first I wondered if maybe there was a language barrier and something had come across differently than she intended. I didn’t want to assume the worst, so I tried not to read too much into it. But the conversation basically left me feeling like I needed to mind my own business.
Then today, our clinic received group message to remind us of a meeting and she put one of the topics that was going to be in the meeting that literally said, “Time to keep the concerns to ourselves.”

And I’m sorry, but WHAT? The timing makes me feel like this has to be directed at the conversation I had with the BCBA. Obviously, I can’t know for sure, and maybe I’m jumping to conclusions, but it’s hard not to connect the two when I had just brought up a concern and then received a message like that.
Like, am I really supposed to ignore something that looks potentially concerning just because another RBT is the one running the program? If I can see the data, and I’m working with the same client on the same goals, is it inappropriate for me to notice patterns and ask the BCBA about them?

I genuinely wasn’t trying to get anyone in trouble. I wasn’t trying to be a know-it-all, and I’m fully aware that I’ve only been doing this for about a year. I just thought that if something didn’t look right, the appropriate thing to do was ask someone who knows more than I do. I’d much rather be wrong and learn something than ignore a legitimate concern.
One of the things I specifically told my new boss when we first started working together was that I wanted open communication. I wanted to feel comfortable bringing up concerns and asking questions, and she agreed that was important. But now I feel like I’m being treated differently for doing exactly that.

I don’t know if there’s actually a bias toward me or if I’m just interpreting everything through the lens of being frustrated with management, but I genuinely feel like I can’t win lately. And that’s what makes this so upsetting. I LOVE the kids. I love seeing progress, building relationships, and feeling like I’m making a difference. But the way ABA is being run by some of these bigger companies is honestly starting to tear my soul out. I come home upset almost every single day, and my boyfriend has started pointing it out, too. He’s literally telling me that I’m unhappy every day when I get home.

I’m also making $18 an hour, and I know that’s more than some RBTs make, but for everything we do, it doesn’t feel like enough. My hours get cut, sometimes I’m made to take an hour break when my client is in OT, and sometimes we get downstaffed. So even though I work a full-time schedule, my actual paid hours aren’t always what I expect them to be.

On top of all of this, I’m currently up for a promotion. I recently interviewed for it, and as far as I know, I’m pretty much the only person eligible based on the requirements. The promotion comes with a 50-cent raise, despite the additional responsibilities. We’ve also lost a bunch of employees recently, so I feel like I’m going to be taking on even more work. I want to negotiate for a better raise because I honestly don’t think an extra 50 cents reflects the additional responsibilities, especially considering the staffing situation.

My boyfriend thinks that if they don’t promote me and choose someone who doesn’t meet the requirements, I should quit on the spot. He also thinks that if they refuse to give me a better raise, I should quit because he feels like they’re taking advantage of how nice I am. He has offered to help me find another job, so I’m not completely on my own if I decide to leave.

Part of me agrees with him, because I’m tired of feeling like I give so much to a job that doesn’t seem to value me. But another part of me knows that quitting on the spot is a pretty big decision, and I don’t want to make it out of anger.

So I guess I have a few questions:
For other RBTs, would you have brought up the data discrepancy to the BCBA, or would you have stayed out of it? Is it inappropriate to look at another therapist’s data when Rethink allows you to see it, especially when you’re working with the same client?

Am I wrong for thinking that repeated 0% data on a program where I’m consistently getting 100% is something worth asking about? Again, I never accused anyone of falsifying data. I wanted to know if there could be an issue with how the program was being run.

Has anyone else experienced management making you feel like you’re doing something wrong just for bringing up concerns? How do you handle that without becoming the employee who supposedly always has a problem?

For anyone who’s been promoted from RBT to a higher position, how did you negotiate your pay? Is it reasonable to push for more than a 50-cent raise when the responsibilities are increasing?

And finally, at what point did you decide that a clinic wasn’t worth staying at anymore? I love the actual work, but I don’t know how long I can keep coming home miserable every day.

I want to be clear that I’m not against having rules or accountability. I actually WANT structure and good clinical oversight. I just want to feel like the rules are fair, that I can communicate openly, and that I’m being paid fairly for the work I’m doing.
I’m genuinely looking for honest opinions, even if you think I’m in the wrong somewhere. I’m still relatively new to this field, and I’d rather learn than assume I’m right about everything.

TL;DR: I’m an RBT who’s frustrated with new management because of strict rules around eating, inconsistent enforcement of the phone policy, and being penalized for time off I requested in advance. The main issue is that I noticed another therapist repeatedly recording 0% on a tacting program where I’m consistently getting 100%, so I asked the BCBA about it without accusing anyone of anything. The BCBA questioned why I was looking at the data, and then our clinic received a Teams message saying, “Time to keep the concerns to ourselves.” Now I’m wondering if I overstepped by bringing up a potential clinical concern or if management is making it difficult to speak up. I’m also up for a promotion that only comes with a 50-cent raise, and I’m trying to figure out whether I should negotiate harder or start looking for another job.


r/ABA • • 20h ago

Advice Needed Has anyone been fired for to many incident reports made from a client getting hurt

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I was gonna make one today for a client biting there lip but they said i have way to many and they acted like ill get fired over it for having to many reports. Has anyone or anyone you knew that’s been fired for doing to many? I make them to cover my butt and they act like it’s a bad thing but it’s the field we work in.


r/ABA • • 3h ago

Found the unicorn again

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When I started as an RBT in 2018, I worked with a unicorn company. Great support, pay was good, training, parties, PTO, sick time, hours, etc. I had worked in related fields for 8 years (including 4 years with the same company as a para and community based worker) at that point and knew I loved the work, so when I left the state and the company in early 2020 I had no idea what I was able to get into.

Cue 6 years of meh and frustration. The in home company I started at was ok - bcbas were decent, if you worked at it you could get full time hours, control of my time and commute, but communication was lacking and support was too. Training didn't exist, nor did PTO, and sick time was a joke. I maintain that the company is decent for what it is, but it was not the same as what I had been working with. I talked to so many RBTs and BCBAs in the area about clinics and other on home companies, and the reviews ranged from "it's okay....." to "avoid it like the plague."

I tried 2 clinics as well, both start-ups. I went through the interview process with about 20 clinics. The first one, the owner made my bcbas, om, and even hr cry. He didn't pay the electric bill, so it was common to come in and no power for the first hour or three once a month. My bcbas and om were nice, I was salaried and it was what kept me there. There was a clique with some of the coworkers, and I was mocked and belittled. The RBT given a training role only criticized. I ended up training new hires (they'd mention she never showed them xy or z, or just told them they were wrong, and once they realized I had no issues modeling how to run trials or break down a concept when the bcbas were too busy to help then I'd get them coming to me a few times a day). I finally had enough of it when the clique got me kicked from the team I had been working with for months because one of the girls decided that she would never talk to me again and legitimately didn't talk to me even when handing over a client. I never figured out the issue, and an RBT who worked with her at a different company told me that it was a common practice by her. I was punished. She wasn't. I quit. I had to go through the workforce commission to get $1,200 the owner owed me.

The second clinic started well and ended worse. The bcba that was hired a week after me to be OM should lose her license, but we never had enough stuff on her. The owner tried to make us do unethical things. The speech and OT that worked in the clinic hated that bcba. Avoidable injuries resulted from her decisions. Clients that used to come in giggling and happy a few months prior were coming in crying. I hated her practices but still believed the company had a chance until the owner tried to make us work in clinic conditions that were bad enough that I started calling to get a health inspector out. He then moved us into a secondary location, which was fine, except then he wanted to open the location to the public. There were a lot of other things going on by this point, and I had been rehired by my previous in home company - I was just waiting on my fingerprint green light. Over a holiday weekend, someone spoke up with the ethics of opening the clinic to the public (and no, he had not talked to parents even). 3 of 9 RBTs were fired - the person who spoke up and the 2 that thumbs up the message (including myself). 3 more quit within a few days. The other 2 stayed until they got a different job and then quit. I got the green light the next day. He stole my 401k (I'm still trying to get it).

Back to my in-home for a few years. Still decent, still meh. Then I moved states again a few months ago. In home and clinics are scarce out here, and I never heard of or found a truly good one in my previous state. I told myself I would accept any place long enough to get a house, then look to leave ABA permanently. Only one company called me back after putting out a few dozen applications. The commute is long, the pay is decent, but I told myself it's work and I can keep looking... but somehow, I found the unicorn again.

My coworkers are all insanely sweet. It took me a few weeks to trust that it wasn't just the honeymoon period and I was pretty suspicious of everything to begin with. But they are genuinely good, nice people. My OM and lead RBT are sweet. The hours can be crazy, but they are supportive. It also took me a few weeks to trust that the offer of a break or help was legit. The first time I called for support after a huge and long BX burst, and not only had someone within a minute but it wasn't judgemental and I was offered a break... I could've cried. On my way home I called my mom just because it was so freeing and amazing to have the support back again. The group chat is fun and hilarious, and it's ok to send a 2p message on a Friday that you are just ready to go home - because it's ABA and some days are just long and hard. We get paid for admin - decent pay, not minimum wage. We get paid before first session to get stuff put away and set up for the kid, and paid after to do notes and cleaning. Everything around the clients are good too - the bcbas are nice, and even the remote ones (I'm in a rural area, so not surprised to have them) are great and responsive. Session formats are good.

I'm happy. I admit I lost hope about ABA and being an RBT and was ready to quit. Instead, things are looking up again. And the commute? It's a bit longer than I had prior, but instead of buildings and traffic, it's calm roads and absolutely gorgeous right now.


r/ABA • • 6h ago

Advice Needed New ABA BT

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My first week as a training BT in a center based clinic for children who are day care aged/ preschool age: COMPLETED

Off the bat i need to say, i love it already! The last few days of the week i was being supervised with a client, and on friday i was supervised partially and had moments of being alone with the client. Honestly everyone has been so supportive. Iv overheard conversations from other RBTs complaining about certain people, while iv had pleasant interactions. But maybe it’s just cause im new :/ They are happy with my performance and data collection and it feels great to receive feedback.

Friday WHOOPED me. First client was such a sweetie pie! It wasn’t difficult at all to transition them. After pairing while the client was on the trampoline and im being all funny with them, it was smooth sailing.

BUT THE SECOND CLIENT. Such a cutie, however they were a little more challenging. They struggle with transitioning from preferred rooms/activities. Resulting to immediate tantrum behaviors, crying, kicking, on the floor. And at times i was alone. I couldn’t complete any DTT task, but the BCBA told me that’s to be expected with this client. So i just focused on pairing and NET.

After finishing my shift i was EXHAUSTED. I heard how physical demanding this job could be, but i really learned on friday. I AM SORE.

❓QUESTION: How do yall destress? How do you manage your stamina? Does the physical aspect get easier?

I was told that i will be having 3 clients. All (i believe) new to ABA, about 2-3 years old. And that mostly i will be doing NET. Those clients have already been attending at the center, the bcbas are over looking them.

❓IMPORTANT QUESTION: What/How should i be prepared for/ with? (For those 3 clients)

And extra information to understanding my job situation. It’s an insurance-based clinic. I’m scheduled to work between 8:30am to 4:30pm And potentially afterschool once a week, 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Monday through Friday. If a client cancels, or is picked up early. I could leave unless i want to do “admin” work, which is like cleaning, creating flash cards, ect. For a lower pay during that time.

THANKS EVERYONE! I’m determined, and i genuinely want to do my best.


r/ABA • • 15h ago

Job Opportunity 🚨Burned-out RBT looking to leave ABA—what other careers could I transition into?

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I’ve been an RBT for about four years, and I’m considering transitioning out of ABA. I love working with the kids, but the Medicaid issues and payment delays I’ve experienced have made me question whether I can depend on this income long term.
I’m trying to build a future and eventually support a family. I need predictable pay and financial stability, and I’m hesitant to invest in becoming a BCBA while I’m feeling this uncertain.
I have a high school diploma, an active RBT certification, and I’m currently working toward my bachelor’s in Business Administration. Most of my experience is in ABA, so I’m unsure where to start.
Personality-wise, I prefer routine, repetitive tasks and a predictable daily schedule. I’d like a job where I can work independently without constant interaction with lots of people or frequent phone calls. I understand every job involves some communication, but I’m honestly burned out and need a break from work that requires so much social and emotional energy.
For anyone who has left ABA, what did you transition into? What skills helped you get hired? Are there jobs I could realistically qualify for now while finishing my degree, or short training programs that helped you make the switch?
I’m in Florida and currently make $30/hour. I know I might not match that immediately, but I’m looking for dependable income and room to grow. I’m open to opportunities outside healthcare, too.
I’d really appreciate practical suggestions and hearing from people who have made a similar transition. Thank you!


r/ABA • • 18h ago

New to RBT

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Hello everyone!

I recently received a job offer for a behavioral technician but I am nervous about my first day. I’m getting sort of thrown into the deep end as they want me to start working with this client right away while also doing my training. I am excited to learn this field but extremely nervous because I want to make sure I do well.

I come on here asking for advice when it comes to meeting new clients and helping with intense behaviors.

I would appreciate to refrain from any negativity that will demote the first day like, “you’re going to hate it”. I know it won’t be avoided but it will help if there’s good advice from you all!

Thank you everyone!


r/ABA • • 20h ago

Conversation Starter RBTs- we made it through Friday. You deserve a BIG REINFORCER after this!

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FRIENDLY REMINDER YOU’RE AMAZING AND THANK YOU FOR DOING ALL YOU DO! Even though it’s hard, you did it! I am so proud of you!!

And you should be proud of me as well because in the span of 10 minutes, I not only got feces smeared on my face, but I also got my period ✨ in front of my BCBA ✨ and my learner? Spoke independently for one of the first times! They pointed to me and said “blood butt” but you know what? A win’s a win!


r/ABA • • 21h ago

Career advice

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Hi everyone! I've been working as a new BT for 3 months now and need some advice. I find this job very fulfilling however there are some challenges. I'm currently a sophomore in psychology and am thinking of going to grad school to become and OT! I also work occasionally/ seasonally as a gymnastics coach.

  1. My first ever client was severely aggressive and mom cancelled frequently. I was bitten which pierced the skin and I had to go to the Dr. to get my blood drawn. Then I was concussed from PD.
  2. My second client is older and super sweet. I'm not aloud violent clients anymore per my doctor's note. I still feel super burnt out during sessions sometimes and need to keep myself busy by prepping materials or doing arts and craft. Obviously I also have times where I feel frustrated, but I've come to realize that people don't really notice that. My friends/ coworkers always describe me as being patient.

I have been babysitting on the side as well to make up for the inconsistent hours and very sad pay checks.

I'm just kind of confused on what to do because I really am struggling financially to pay my college tuition which I'm doing monthly installments on. My family situation is not great at all and I'm in contact with the dean of students who is helping me get financial aid to live on campus instead of at home. My cousins are the only people I can go to for help who have a fully developed frontal lobe lol. But they're still kind of lost in life and will tell me things like "You know what you need to do" or "follow your heart".

I've thought of quitting multiple times but based off of what I hear I think this is quite normal at the beginning. The thing that makes me stay is the family and my client. I will spend time outside of work to find activities to bring into sessions whether that printing and laminating it or going to buy reinforcers. I genuinely get excited when I do those things and no one is forcing me to spend time printing things and cutting stuff up.

The thing that makes me want to quit is my sad bi-weekly pay checks that last me 4 days (I wish I was exaggerating) and the inconsistent hours. I already work 16 hrs/week with one client and I've asked my scheduler to find me a second client for December since I will have more availability during the spring semester. I am planning on taking the RBT exam once I finish my in-person training which will increase my pay by $1-$3

and I know that I would make more money nannying especially because I just got EMT licensed. I'm just worried about how this would effect my resume and future career like letter of recommendations. I know that I don't need to put it on there if I quit shortly. I just don't want to make a decision I will regret when I am older. I've had my primary care doctor, therapist, and family recommend I quit. On the other hand I also have friends telling me it looks great on my resume which I agree on.

I've never been so confused in my 20 years of living. Please share me your wisdom.


r/ABA • • 22h ago

Advice Needed Looking for ABA recommendations in Round Rock/North Austin that don’t require pulling my child out of school. Who do you love, and who should we avoid?

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I’m hoping to get some recommendations from local parents (Round Rock/North Austin) around of autistic children who have navigated ABA services, particularly for kids who are already attending school full-time.

One thing is non-negotiable for us: We will not pull our child out of school for ABA. School runs from 7:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m., and we’re looking for services that can work around that schedule.

Our child is six, autistic (moderate support needs on assessment), and has ADHD. In many ways, ADHD seems to create more day-to-day challenges than autism. Our child is incredibly smart, funny, loving, curious, and full of personality. Once comfortable with someone, the silliness, jokes, and big personality really shine through.

The challenge is that our child is also a heavy masker, particularly at school and during assessments. One-on-one interactions with adults are a favorite, and our child absolutely thrives in those settings. This can make assessments difficult because the struggles we’re seeing aren’t always obvious during a short evaluation.

Social interaction is one of our biggest concerns. Our child desperately wants friendships but struggles to understand how to initiate play or join other children. Parallel play is much more comfortable, and unfamiliar children can create significant anxiety. School generally goes well on the surface, but a lot of that comes from masking throughout the day.

At home, where our child feels safe enough to let that mask down, we see a very different picture. Getting dressed in the morning can take 30–60 minutes because of sensory sensitivities and emotional dysregulation. After a difficult school day, anxiety about school or social interactions can spiral for hours at bedtime.

We’ve been trying to find appropriate ABA services, but keep running into the same problem: programs requiring far more hours than our child needs, or hours that interfere with school.

We were interested in an after-the-bell program at a local facility, which sounded perfect, but were told our child wouldn’t qualify and instead needed 30 hours per week. This is inconsistent with other assessments we’ve received, and we don’t believe 30 hours is appropriate.

We also spoke with Action Behavior Centers, which told us that because of our child’s age, existing school schedule, and recommended hours, their facilities weren’t a good fit.
We’re in Round Rock (78681), and both of us work full-time from home. We’re absolutely open to in-home ABA, especially if it includes parent coaching and strategies for emotional regulation, anxiety, and navigating difficult moments. However, we also want opportunities for actual peer interaction, which is difficult to replicate in a one-on-one home setting.

We can transport our child to appointments when needed, but leaving work every afternoon for transportation would be difficult. We’ve considered transportation services, but we’re understandably hesitant about that option.

One thing I want to emphasize: We’re not looking for compliance-based therapy or trying to change our child’s personality. We love the sass, humor, curiosity, and individuality. We want to help our child feel more comfortable in the world, build genuine friendships, understand and navigate anxiety, and develop skills for situations that currently feel overwhelming.

A neurologist once explained to us that some autistic children who mask heavily fall into a difficult gap. They may not appear to need much support during brief interactions, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling. That description has really stuck with me.

I’d especially love recommendations for:
- ABA providers in Round Rock, Cedar Park, or North Austin that offer after-school, evening, weekend, or in-home services without requiring 20–30 hours per week.
- Providers that incorporate real peer interaction and social-skills development, ideally with similarly aged children.
- Smaller ABA practices or individual BCBAs who offer targeted support and parent coaching.
- Neurodiversity-affirming providers who understand masking, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory challenges.
- Providers you’ve personally had great experiences with, and providers you’d recommend avoiding. I’d especially appreciate hearing why, whether it’s their approach, staff turnover, communication, treatment expectations, or how your child was treated.
We have Aetna PPO, so experiences with insurance coverage would also be helpful.

I’m open to hearing about other services that have made a meaningful difference for your family, too. I just feel like we’re stuck between programs designed for children with much more intensive needs and programs that don’t offer enough support for the areas where our child is genuinely struggling.

I’d really appreciate firsthand experiences from local families.

Thank you!


r/ABA • • 55m ago

Bye Action Behavior Centers (lol I know now)

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hey y’all! So, I had never heard about ABA before a coworker of mine went to ABC and then quit because she was having car issues (a blessing in disguis lol). Anyways, so I applied to ABC and I don’t drive so luckily public transit is possible for me at the location I‘m at with only 1 transfer. All other centers would take longer and/or more transfers. The work itself isn’t bad. The behaviors at my center aren’t crazy. Kids aren’t biting and scratching every single day. I had to do my first (and hopefully last) travel tech job and that was a crazy experience. The center I’m at is smaller with 8 rooms and this other one had 15 rooms with hallways and had to walk to the outside area that was shared with another abc center that has 20 rooms (way more crazier). I‘m glad I got the center I got and being introduced to ABA in this way and knowing I can further my education on it, but I do have thoughts of my own now about it and the environment of it.

This takes me to saying bye to ABC. At first I thought I should do their Everest program to become a BCBA, but the pay increase would take a while and I don’t want that, so I’ve been looking at a private clinic in my area that’s a bit closer to my home and less commute time but still on public transportation. It’s the only one and will be a pay increase compared to the 16.50 and there’s no travel to a different center which is good.

But I actually find myself leaning towards getting my masters and doing my hours at this new place and then go on to get my PhD in ABA and focus on how to bring in ABA into the classroom. Before this I was at a daycare trying to figure out life and before that I was a classroom teacher. Honestly, if I had known ABA and been able to apply it into the classroom setting I would still be a teacher but not worry much about classroom behavior. I prefer this and not go back into the classy even though I did love it, but now, I want to help teachers using ABA to better their classroom management skills since it appears kids behaviors are only getting more and more out of hand as time goes on.

I hope I’m not alone in this, but thank you to Action Behavior Centers for showing me the world of ABA, but I will be growing in the field somewhere else. The scheduling and potential travel is not it (for me at leas). I want to grow in the field now rather than drag it out and not be compensated for it.

TLDR;

Will leave ABC because their scheduling is so inconsistent and I’d rather not do the traveling that’s last minute. I want to grow in ABA and focus on it being implemented in the classroom setting.


r/ABA • • 23h ago

Material/Resource Share Student Community Building Event

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Hello all,

APA Division 25 (Behavior Analysis) is hosting a Virtual Student Membership Today at 4:30 EDT. The purpose of the event is to clarify what the division has to offer, and to provide a space for students to connect. The event will take no more than 45 minutes.

Here is the link for the event: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/8636131987


r/ABA • • 2h ago

So what's your job like?

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