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The Behavioral View 5.7: Things I Wish I Knew When Starting as an RBT
Manage episode 497445347 series 2921302
This panel discussion brings together experienced ABA professionals to share insights and practical advice for new and aspiring Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). The hosts and guests discuss their personal experiences entering the field, common challenges faced by new behavior technicians, and strategies for success. Key topics include the importance of authentic rapport-building and play skills, understanding intermittent reinforcement schedules and their impact on intervention outcomes, preventing and managing burnout through self-advocacy and support systems, navigating boundaries in home-based services, and developing effective communication with supervisors. The discussion emphasizes the human elements of ABA practice and provides actionable guidance to help new professionals thrive in their roles while maintaining ethical standards and professional relationships.
While there is no CEU associated with this episode at this time if you wish to watch the episode and earn 1 Staff Training hour certificate. Please click here.
Show Notes
References
Plantiveau, C., Dounavi, K., & Virués-Ortega, J. (2018). High levels of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 19(2), 195-207. https://doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339
Resources
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) - www.bacb.com
CentralReach Institute - www.centralreach.com/institute
57 episodes
Manage episode 497445347 series 2921302
This panel discussion brings together experienced ABA professionals to share insights and practical advice for new and aspiring Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). The hosts and guests discuss their personal experiences entering the field, common challenges faced by new behavior technicians, and strategies for success. Key topics include the importance of authentic rapport-building and play skills, understanding intermittent reinforcement schedules and their impact on intervention outcomes, preventing and managing burnout through self-advocacy and support systems, navigating boundaries in home-based services, and developing effective communication with supervisors. The discussion emphasizes the human elements of ABA practice and provides actionable guidance to help new professionals thrive in their roles while maintaining ethical standards and professional relationships.
While there is no CEU associated with this episode at this time if you wish to watch the episode and earn 1 Staff Training hour certificate. Please click here.
Show Notes
References
Plantiveau, C., Dounavi, K., & Virués-Ortega, J. (2018). High levels of burnout among early-career board-certified behavior analysts with low collegial support in the work environment. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 19(2), 195-207. https://doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339
Resources
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) - www.bacb.com
CentralReach Institute - www.centralreach.com/institute
57 episodes
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