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text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmpeREYarEfnf3pmtsD9qdDK9Gj7OPKqD5ZashEszUH-VuP0_x6BojQdpe6QOtceBLoe9AyDPeYgcdEr2UHAs6wCwfqTRMLmKK9mU6tNW9QlYcwhRE50c8IwSk5o0INqTrCg9Wa3-cYE_L0q0QWXF2Qez-UNlfXEvUWLrolDQLXp-Bdls_YFezld_ohg\u003ds7750\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"5169\" data-original-width\u003d\"7750\" height\u003d\"249\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmpeREYarEfnf3pmtsD9qdDK9Gj7OPKqD5ZashEszUH-VuP0_x6BojQdpe6QOtceBLoe9AyDPeYgcdEr2UHAs6wCwfqTRMLmKK9mU6tNW9QlYcwhRE50c8IwSk5o0INqTrCg9Wa3-cYE_L0q0QWXF2Qez-UNlfXEvUWLrolDQLXp-Bdls_YFezld_ohg\u003dw374-h249\" width\u003d\"374\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAcross multiple industries, staffing deficits are a big\nproblem right now.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere are many different \u003ca href\u003d\"https://hbr.org/2021/09/who-is-driving-the-great-resignation\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eexplanations\u003c/a\u003e for this, but certainly in a post-COVID world all of us are redefining work, evaluating\nour priorities, and learning how precious our time is…..if people are unhappy\nat work/in their career, it makes sense that the past 2 years would push them\nto \u003cb\u003eDO\u003c/b\u003e something about that.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut let’s talk about RBT’s, specifically. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe RBT credential is an entry level position into this\nfield. When a clinician company hops, it is usually for a different BCBA\nposition. After all, there was tremendous time, energy, money, and schooling\nthat went into the decision to become a BCBA, so most will try a new company out before trying a new profession.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor RBT’s though, many are not that connected to the field.\nThey may still be figuring out if this is what they want to do long-term. Or,\nthey may already know that they plan to pursue education, mental health,\ncounseling, or other degrees, and are working as a RBT now for valuable\nexperience. The point being, its often true that RBT’s not just company hop, but\nindustry hop/leave the field. Especially right now, when the impacts of\nquarantine and the pandemic are still lingering. Client cancelations,\nhealth scares (e.g. sessions canceled for a week until a clear COVID test), companies lowering rates or decreasing benefits to ease\nfinancial strain, funders decreasing reimbursement rates, etc. All of this\ncontributes to the experience of the RBT. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI mean, just look at current gas prices. If you think that\nisn’t impacting the job satisfaction of RBT’s who spend most of their day\ndriving from client to client, then you are deluding yourself.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSo, \u003cu\u003ewhat can be done\u003c/u\u003e?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat is often attempted is increasing incentives. Things like: pizza day, bonuses, raffle\ndrawings, trivia nights, casual Fridays, referral bonuses, public recognition/\"Shout Outs\" from management, use of a company\niPad, etc. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHere’s the problem though: \u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003edid anyone ask for that\u003c/u\u003e?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat are your frontline staff asking for? When people leave,\nWHY did they leave? When people turn down an offer, or decline moving forward\nin the interview process, WHY did they lose interest? What happened? When staff complain or bring up concerns, are they addressed and resolved? Or bounced from person to person in the company? Is management toxic to deal with, unprofessional/gossipy (especially in center based settings), incompetent, etc.? \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/11/22/people-dont-leave-bad-jobs-they-leave-bad-bosses-heres-how-to-be-a-better-manager-to-maintain-and-motivate-your-team/?sh\u003d5538871e22b9\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eToxic managers\u003c/a\u003e are one of the largest reasons why people leave otherwise good companies.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;When I speak with unhappy RBT supervisees, the issues they describe to me tend to be systemic/management level problems (meaning, the supervisee cannot fix the issue), or a symptom of RBT mistreatment/low regard. For example:\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eLow pay/Pay rate has not budged since hire/Low hours (hired as FT but only working PT hours)\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eClient cancelations or schedule changes that cause loss of income\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003ePoor fit to clients on caseload/Working outside of clinical competency\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eNot supported by BCBA/Minimal supervision\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eIssues with admin or management (rude, unprofessional, incompetent, etc.)/Inaccessible owner, management, or HR/Management does not support or \"back\" the RBT when there are issues with the client parent\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eNo company policy on parent involvement or participation/No company policy on respecting the staff or employees/No consequences when client families regularly arrive late to sessions or cancel frequently\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eExcessive driving (only client is 2 hours away)\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eNo benefits/No healthcare due to unable to maintain FT hours\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eCompany does not provide needed equipment and supplies to perform job/RBT must provide their own supplies\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBeing expected to do extra work for free (required to train new hires for free)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003co:p\u003eInsufficient training on company required technology (required to use data software, but minimal training on it or support when it isn't working correctly)\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf I was working with a client, and providing access to\npizza, gift cards, and trivia nights, but the target behavior was not improving,\nmy conclusion would be that I need to reevaluate my reinforcers. Looks like they\naren’t so reinforcing after all!\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOkay, then let’s apply that same conclusion to our\nworkforce. If they are continuing to quit in large numbers, the reinforcers and\nmotivating variables are lacking. Something is wrong, something is off. And as owners,\nbosses, managers, and stakeholders in this conversation (supervising BCBAs may\nnot actively hire or employ RBTs, but we can certainly advocate and speak up\nfor them in the workplace) we need to do better for our highly important RBT workforce.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo, what do RBTs want?\u003c/b\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeck, I don’t know. \u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;Segoe UI Emoji\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style\u003d\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: \u0026quot;Segoe UI Emoji\u0026quot;;\"\u003e😊\u003c/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou need to ask THEM that. Individually. Consistently. Intentionally. At\nthe onset of employment. As well as on a recurring basis once they take the\njob.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDon’t wait for people to become unhappy and dissatisfied and\nonly then start pouring on the incentives, gift cards, and bonuses. Be\nproactive and intentional about building a strong workforce, demonstrating\nvalue (link), and probing individual employee preferences and reinforcers, so\nthat the workplace can be an enjoyable setting (and reinforcing stimulus) for\nthe people wo work there.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e…… Or it’s highly likely they won’t work there for long.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*Recommended Reading \u0026amp; Resources\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.rethinkbehavioralhealth.com/bh/blogs/ways-to-reduce-bcba-rbt-turnover-retention/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eImproving Employee Retention\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40489-019-00171-0\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePredictors of Burnout in Behavior Technicians\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://masteraba.com/reinforcer-preference-assessment/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eReinforcer Preference Assessment\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.abainsidetrack.com/home/2020/6/16/episode-169-identifying-staff-reinforcers\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eIdentifying Staff Reinforcers\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-ways-to-retain-your-great-employees-1919038\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Retain Great Employees\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/4412378885689718283/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2022/03/preference-assessments-rbt-dilemma.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4412378885689718283"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4412378885689718283"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2022/03/preference-assessments-rbt-dilemma.html","title":"Preference Assessments \u0026 The RBT Dilemma"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmpeREYarEfnf3pmtsD9qdDK9Gj7OPKqD5ZashEszUH-VuP0_x6BojQdpe6QOtceBLoe9AyDPeYgcdEr2UHAs6wCwfqTRMLmKK9mU6tNW9QlYcwhRE50c8IwSk5o0INqTrCg9Wa3-cYE_L0q0QWXF2Qez-UNlfXEvUWLrolDQLXp-Bdls_YFezld_ohg\u003ds72-w374-c-h249","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-3636880238195083593"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-16T09:18:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-16T09:18:25.423-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quote of The Day"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"interventions"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quote of The Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSGi1HUjsoRu6L1ETZiFEQ4zGGjTtoQz29S5DAZGC1hJKnWZM6z3KuWfoMKk4q5WflxPL8imAG-EqQa3pxX80nKrqDjWwk0p95lE3i_v0f1XYABoy9nAUiUG3pxL_5PeLM28vlHV06Sh5aWjHHZAS9UH3FWR0NeNduMaP05tAON_twVxhL_A7cnZ5dbg\u003ds4032\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"4032\" data-original-width\u003d\"3024\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSGi1HUjsoRu6L1ETZiFEQ4zGGjTtoQz29S5DAZGC1hJKnWZM6z3KuWfoMKk4q5WflxPL8imAG-EqQa3pxX80nKrqDjWwk0p95lE3i_v0f1XYABoy9nAUiUG3pxL_5PeLM28vlHV06Sh5aWjHHZAS9UH3FWR0NeNduMaP05tAON_twVxhL_A7cnZ5dbg\u003ds320\" width\u003d\"240\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting\"\u003c/i\u003e Plutarch\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Autism isn't something a person has, or a shell that a person is trapped inside. There's no normal child hidden behind the autism\"\u003c/i\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"https://philosophy.ucsc.edu/SinclairDontMournForUs.pdf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eJ Sinclair\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere used to be a school of thought in the Autism world that the individual was somewhat of an \"empty vessel\" waiting to be filled. A blank slate, trapped within a hard to understand shell and wanting to emerge.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd what a harmful, disparaging view of individuality.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutism is not being without/lacking, it's being differently tuned with interacting with the world, environment, people, and situations.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's sometimes being MORE when the situation calls for less, or being LESS when the situation needs more....Less attentive, less sensitive. Or possibly more attentive or more sensitive.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no one clear way to be Autistic.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is super important to know is that every client you work with already is full of information and knowledge when you meet them. Some cannot share or demonstrate that knowledge, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. Or maybe they show it in a way you aren't used to, or aren't prepared for.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegardless, the capacity to learn and grow is within all of us.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/3636880238195083593/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2022/03/quote-of-day.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/3636880238195083593"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/3636880238195083593"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2022/03/quote-of-day.html","title":"Quote of The Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSGi1HUjsoRu6L1ETZiFEQ4zGGjTtoQz29S5DAZGC1hJKnWZM6z3KuWfoMKk4q5WflxPL8imAG-EqQa3pxX80nKrqDjWwk0p95lE3i_v0f1XYABoy9nAUiUG3pxL_5PeLM28vlHV06Sh5aWjHHZAS9UH3FWR0NeNduMaP05tAON_twVxhL_A7cnZ5dbg\u003ds72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-8982781835318805337"},"published":{"$t":"2022-01-27T08:41:00.005-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-01-27T08:52:16.220-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Reform"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Toxic Leadership"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;Recommended Read: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2015/09/supervisor-tips-toxic-staff-toxic.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eToxic Staff\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD6FPfEZY73vmERAW1Hr_S57F82bKz7hgnoievfGinMXVaGX-8gFJVx1QgU57GgUQ4t3cKQIEulS2HsR76vweuY5F6L8-5iveQ8WdEh0ANPjyg3bb4HY70q8Q9u7uUIAZN7X8Y7plSJIZXaZ_C7tvXBK6mdA44G-asnQzQsFA1ljA59Q9c74YCEGtTzw\u003ds500\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"333\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"247\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD6FPfEZY73vmERAW1Hr_S57F82bKz7hgnoievfGinMXVaGX-8gFJVx1QgU57GgUQ4t3cKQIEulS2HsR76vweuY5F6L8-5iveQ8WdEh0ANPjyg3bb4HY70q8Q9u7uUIAZN7X8Y7plSJIZXaZ_C7tvXBK6mdA44G-asnQzQsFA1ljA59Q9c74YCEGtTzw\u003dw371-h247\" width\u003d\"371\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf toxic staff is 1/2 of the conversation about what creates and perpetuates sick, dysfunctional work culture, then toxic leadership is definitely the other 1/2 of the conversation. You can't discuss one without discussing the other.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnhealthy work demands, narcissistic managers, unrealistic productivity metrics, all of these contribute to the \"\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/11/bleeding-staff.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003erevolving door\u003c/a\u003e\" staffing issues that many, many ABA companies face.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho is at the top? Who is getting promoted to the top (and who isn't)? And what characteristics and concerning behaviors do those in leadership consistently exhibit?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamples? Sure:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmployees who sacrifice/neglect their OWN families to work\nlong nights and weekends for clients are seen as “go getters” and “customer\nsatisfaction focused”\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA lot of hype and focus is placed on giving “110% every day”,\nwith little discussion about how that is also the definition of burn out\nculture\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeadership decisions are not to be questioned. They are to be accepted. Questioning or disagreeing leads to the employee being seen as \"insubordinate\", \"disrespectful\", or \"problematic\"\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Hit the ground running” is a euphemism used to communicate\nthe expectation that you will jump headfirst into a project or assignment and\nnot bother anyone with questions, or requests for assistance\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Soft skills” like compassion, empathy, or person-centered\ntreatment is retwisted as being “too soft”, “too emotional”, or just weak. You\nare encouraged to be firmer with clients, “convince” families of hours they don’t\nwant, and project “confidence”\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnd on and on and on.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmNJNPQlswD1wnjAyEAE1NsU9S7yWjTI8IyjVYmUutRR1N8H16UGT3WCv0GAxWx7-P-GqvFhKPP52y61OVMqW69D42DSjM8gt9j5gG3KZnFIc4UrdCxM0R9ctspWzh4Xjc4_Yyz4ROk7Z7T7LuSlFEeQOaIGmnb1enMc6pH64AzpDenIA23cubEhpZbw\u003ds2481\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1417\" data-original-width\u003d\"2481\" height\u003d\"260\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmNJNPQlswD1wnjAyEAE1NsU9S7yWjTI8IyjVYmUutRR1N8H16UGT3WCv0GAxWx7-P-GqvFhKPP52y61OVMqW69D42DSjM8gt9j5gG3KZnFIc4UrdCxM0R9ctspWzh4Xjc4_Yyz4ROk7Z7T7LuSlFEeQOaIGmnb1enMc6pH64AzpDenIA23cubEhpZbw\u003dw455-h260\" width\u003d\"455\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eSource: www.betterup.com\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToxic leaders create and worsen toxic work cultures, resulting in staff who are timid, fearful for their jobs, indecisive/do not trust their ability to be a self-directed employee, and hesitant to provide constructive feedback. These are not fun places to work, and the work being produced typically reflects that.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTaking that a step further, what happens when people working in a field intended to help, support, coach, teach, or instruct vulnerable populations, is suffering under toxic leadership? What is the impact on quality of care and client outcomes? I don't think this is a question of \"Will this affect the clients\", but a question of \"\u003cb\u003eHow\u003c/b\u003e will this affect the clients\".\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf the point of a leader in a company is to guide, instruct, and \u003cb\u003elead\u003c/b\u003e those under you, then following a toxic leader is like walking on a circular road that doesn't go anywhere. Its a pointless exercise in futility, and a good way to ignite a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/great-resignation-60-minutes-2022-01-10/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003egreat resignation\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn my latest book, '\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Practitioner-Tameika-Meadows-BCBA/dp/B0858V3XQ4\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Practical ABA Practitioner\u003c/a\u003e', I talk at length about my experiences in this field working for toxic owners/managers. The way those experiences impacted my job satisfaction, my passion for Behavior Analysis, and my emotional and mental health (burnout, anyone?). My experience is not unique. Employees: talk to your colleagues. How many of them have sat under toxic leaders, and what impact did that have on them? Employers: talk to your team. How many of them view their current managers or supervisors as toxic, and how does that impact their day-to-day work?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDangerous leaders are not just dangerous because of their\npathological mindset and questionable behavior. They are dangerous because they\nexpect the people under them to \u003cu\u003ebecome like them\u003c/u\u003e. To focus on profits over people, to \"hustle hard\"/work until they drop, and to prioritize company health over their own mental health.\u0026nbsp;\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen we examine the rates of position resignation in this field, as well as clinician burnout, how much of that is caused by toxic leadership?\u0026nbsp;Many companies have systems and procedures in place that can actually \u003ci\u003eencourage\u003c/i\u003e professional burnout. When employees feel isolated from colleagues and distant from ownership/management (\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/silo-mentality.asp#:~:text\u003dA%20silo%20mentality%20is%20the,a%20free%20flow%20of%20information.\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003esilo mentality\u003c/a\u003e), or when unrealistic caseload expectations are presented as being non-optional, staff will try to rely on their smarts and training to get them through these challenges. But sometimes, it isn't the staff that needs to change, it's the \u003cu\u003esystem\u003c/u\u003e that needs to change.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;How well does the employer evaluate staff for signs of professional burnout? Are boundaries or guardrails put in place so that staff are not experiencing excessive driving, highly variable scheduling, regularly dealing with highly challenging consumers, or working 12 hour days 6-7 days a week? Does the work culture intentionally promote cooperation, teamwork, and open communication? Can staff\u0026nbsp; directly access management to voice complaints, or even just vent? Or, do staff know that complaining about people higher up than them will lead to swift retaliation? All of these issues can lead to staff who feel devalued and unappreciated on a regular basis.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt takes healthy, rested, emotionally stable people to perform the challenging work of supporting vulnerable populations through behavior analytic interventions in the community, home, and classroom. Toxic work cultures don't only impact your team, they also impact the very clients you are supposed to be helping.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnHIdvQ12CQ8Zz8BZPtm9BChqT5aYZ2QD60n9GB6sRlu-kl_u1ovROY302EXvFymj8U_o0EMnetw6RH40_tcnyee4ZOYS4kkZ2f_PWoe6vXRAidYtgJuKhrbZ1gfqhQB8q1c1W4-5Sm8UsvBTqf83GKaTcf8G4w_SjqSGDGGjUvZNH9wCbG8UNrU7elw\u003ds1000\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1000\" height\u003d\"192\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnHIdvQ12CQ8Zz8BZPtm9BChqT5aYZ2QD60n9GB6sRlu-kl_u1ovROY302EXvFymj8U_o0EMnetw6RH40_tcnyee4ZOYS4kkZ2f_PWoe6vXRAidYtgJuKhrbZ1gfqhQB8q1c1W4-5Sm8UsvBTqf83GKaTcf8G4w_SjqSGDGGjUvZNH9wCbG8UNrU7elw\u003ds320\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eSource: www.hcamag.com\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e** More Info:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/04/preventing-burnout.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black; font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003ePreventing Burnout\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.238px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003eLipman-Blumen J. (2010) Toxic Leadership: A Conceptual Framework. In: Bournois F., Duval-Hamel J., Roussillon S., Scaringella JL. (eds) Handbook of Top Management Teams. Palgrave Macmillan, London.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.238px;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-is-ethical-leadership2001.html#close\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003eWhat is Ethical Leadership?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.relias.com/blog/developing-leadership-in-yourself-and-your-aba-team\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black; font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003eDeveloping\u0026nbsp;Leadership in Your ABA Team\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003eEsquierdo-Leal, J.L., Houmanfar, R.A. Creating Inclusive and Equitable Cultural Practices by Linking Leadership to Systemic Change.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eBehav Analysis Practice\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e14,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e499–512 (2021).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://hbr.org/2020/09/a-new-model-for-ethical-leadership\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003eA New Model for Ethical Leadership\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/8982781835318805337/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2022/01/toxic-leadership.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8982781835318805337"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8982781835318805337"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2022/01/toxic-leadership.html","title":"Toxic Leadership"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD6FPfEZY73vmERAW1Hr_S57F82bKz7hgnoievfGinMXVaGX-8gFJVx1QgU57GgUQ4t3cKQIEulS2HsR76vweuY5F6L8-5iveQ8WdEh0ANPjyg3bb4HY70q8Q9u7uUIAZN7X8Y7plSJIZXaZ_C7tvXBK6mdA44G-asnQzQsFA1ljA59Q9c74YCEGtTzw\u003ds72-w371-c-h247","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-700286843190520186"},"published":{"$t":"2021-11-28T15:04:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-11-28T15:04:50.475-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Tips"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Preparing the Home Environment for Therapy, Part II"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_CEetWy384A/YaPgL-lZ8WI/AAAAAAAAHlg/tU9vc5C53GMkR5PzeldCOQslZZrdWE8hQCNcBGAsYHQ/s712/photo-1611612898524-2c46c6ac1888.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"712\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"424\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_CEetWy384A/YaPgL-lZ8WI/AAAAAAAAHlg/tU9vc5C53GMkR5PzeldCOQslZZrdWE8hQCNcBGAsYHQ/w298-h424/photo-1611612898524-2c46c6ac1888.jpg\" width\u003d\"298\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSee \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2015/06/checklist-preparing-home-enviornment.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePart I\u003c/a\u003e, which is helpful for families needing to know how to prepare the home for ABA services.\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI couldn't just leave this topic 1/2 complete.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf course, it is important for families to know what to expect of home-based ABA services and general \"Do This\" \u0026amp; \"Don't\u0026nbsp;Do This\" guidelines, but it's also important for ABA staff and clinicians to know when home based ABA services are inappropriate, the home setting is unsafe or hazardous, the home setting needs stricter guidelines, or is downright dangerous to staff and/or the client.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI'm not ignoring ABA that occurs in other settings, but for clinic or school based ABA services the environment/facility is typically set up in advance. It is monitored and controlled by management or clinicians, and regularly cleaned and maintained. Certain items are prohibited to be on-site, there may even be security or at the least, janitorial staff.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe home setting is unique because as the staff going in, we do not have full control over the environment. We don't know what hazards are present unless someone tells us. Sometimes we don't even know how many people (or animals) will be in the home from one session to the next. We may not know what is broken/damaged in the home, or may pose a health concern when we arrive on Day 1, ready to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, \u003cu\u003ethis is a pretty big deal.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo all the company owners and supervisors/BCBAs, this kind of \"home safety checklist\" needs to be developed with a home inspection occurring before the case starts (during intake/assessment). RBTs should not have to walk blindly into the home of a stranger, with no idea what dangers or challenges may be present.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI recommend that whoever schedules the assessment and makes initial contact with new families explain the company policy related to home safety, make sure to answer any parent questions or address parent concerns, and do a walk-through inspection (this could also occur virtually).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompanies will vary with what is required or expected of the home setting, and sometimes state regulations or funder specifications will apply.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnsafe/Inappropriate conditions in the home may negatively affect the client, such as: profuse sweating through the session because sessions occur in the non-ventilated and dusty attic, the parent blaring loud rock music throughout the session, or being unable to let the client play in the backyard due to huge amounts of dog feces.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnsafe/Inappropriate conditions in the home can also negatively affect staff, such as: excessive and unwanted flirting and sexual jokes from the client's father, having to park in a nearby unsafe area as only street parking is available, or bringing pests into your own home that crawled into your materials bag during the session.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow exactly is learning or teaching supposed to occur under these conditions??\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI could fill this post with pages and pages of home-based horror stories, but instead I'll just simply say: Home based ABA won't be possible for every family that wants it, for a\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003evariety\u003c/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;of reasons.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd that's ok\u003c/b\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServices may need to occur at school, at the clinic or center, or in the community (such as at a library) until issues in the home can be adequately and safely addressed both for the benefit of the client, and staff.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**Resources:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree \u003ca href\u003d\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v1vwsYpYnj1xFREJJnuDZwIyticoXxbF/view?usp\u003dsharing\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003echecklist download\u003c/a\u003e to help set policy/establish minimum requirements for home-based ABA services to occur.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://behavioralhealthinsurance.com/blog/employee-safety-for-a-home-based-aba-agency/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHome Based Employee Safety\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.sbsaba.com/5-steps-to-ensure-physical-safety-during-aba-therapy/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eEnsuring Safety during In-Home sessions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-021-00609-0\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFirearms \u0026amp; Home-Based ABA: Considerations for Safe Practice\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/700286843190520186/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/11/preparing-home-environment-for-therapy.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/700286843190520186"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/700286843190520186"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/11/preparing-home-environment-for-therapy.html","title":"Preparing the Home Environment for Therapy, Part II"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_CEetWy384A/YaPgL-lZ8WI/AAAAAAAAHlg/tU9vc5C53GMkR5PzeldCOQslZZrdWE8hQCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-w298-c-h424/photo-1611612898524-2c46c6ac1888.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-739192153905344923"},"published":{"$t":"2021-09-04T15:58:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-04T15:58:46.290-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"interventions"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"behavior"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"In the Event of Crisis ..."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iA-8fzIguec/YTPPcIAINvI/AAAAAAAAHcQ/G_-gFHs-xWoM31yFSIRvR--dc9_VQHkUQCNcBGAsYHQ/s500/crisis.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"366\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"234\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iA-8fzIguec/YTPPcIAINvI/AAAAAAAAHcQ/G_-gFHs-xWoM31yFSIRvR--dc9_VQHkUQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/crisis.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen it comes to the treatment or reduction of challenging,\ndisruptive, dangerous problem behaviors, regardless of the setting or\npopulations served, this will often be referred to as “Crisis Intervention”.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis concept is far broader than ABA, as many institutions\nand facilities will create, monitor, and implement crisis interventions whether\nanyone on site has received ABA training, credentialing, or licensure, or not\n(examples: police, schools, daycares, residential settings, prisons, etc.).\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBeing such a broad topic, that can look about 10,000\ndifferent ways depending on the setting and availability of highly trained\nspecialists, it should come as no surprise that crisis behavior scenarios\nfrequently result in injury or even death. If you do some online searches for\nnews stories related to seclusion and restraint, regardless of the setting, you\nwill see what I mean.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue is also larger than disability. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYes, most of the horror stories we see on the news where\nsomeone was seriously injured during a restraint DO involve people with\ndisabilities (whether it was known at the time, or not). But in the absence of\ndisability or mental health issues, crisis management can still lead to serious\ninjury or death. That could be for the person(s) responding to the crisis, or\nto the person(s) having the crisis.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a very weighty and complex topic, and I can’t\npossibly cover everything anyone should know about crisis intervention. However,\ndue to the seriousness of crisis scenarios and the increased risk of harm\n(again, for the person intervening, the person or having a crisis, or even both\nof those people), I very much want to share some resources and information about managing behavioral crises.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFirst, some terms. Here is my favorite definition of a\ncrisis:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger; a time\nwhen a difficult or important decision must be made.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDuring a behavioral crisis, the individual is having intense\ndifficulty or trouble. They are having a hard time (not giving you a hard\ntime). Decisions must be made, not just regarding what to do RIGHT NOW, but in\nthe future, in case this happens again. Which, without the proper supports in\nplace, the crisis event is \u003cu\u003ehighly likely\u003c/u\u003e to happen again. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eViewing a crisis through this lens takes the responsibility\noff of the individual having the crisis, and onto the supports in place (or\nlack thereof). When a crisis event occurs, ask yourself these questions:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style\u003d\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan style\u003d\"font: 7.0pt \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;1.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDoes this individual know how to safely\nde-escalate during a crisis event?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style\u003d\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;\"\u003e\u003c!--[if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e2.\u003cspan style\u003d\"font: 7.0pt \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;2.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eIf yes, then why are they not using that tool?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTruly individualized and effective de-escalation tools are\nbest understood as the means by which an individual in a crisis state can\nidentify they are approaching a crisis state, select a de-escalation method,\nimplement the method, and lastly evaluate how well the method worked once they\nare calm again.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDepending on the setting, availability of support help, and\nthe understanding of de-escalation (or lack thereof), this “returning to\nneutral” process can take minutes, hours, days, or may not occur at all. It may\ninvolve a team of people, a caregiver or support person, or happen independently.\nWhen it doesn’t occur at all, that typically results in emergency room visits\nor admittance into an inpatient facility.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI do not know your work setting, the populations you serve,\nor your job title, but if you are reading this post I have to assume you have\neither experienced a crisis event with a client/student/etc. or want to be\nequipped if it should happen.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRight here I have to point out a very common myth, that can\nbe quite dangerous when people believe it: In the field of ABA, clients who\nexhibit (or have a history of exhibiting) highly violent or dangerous problem\nbehaviors may be classified as exhibiting “severe behavior”. \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003eIt is a myth that \u003cb\u003eonly severe behavior clients can have\ncrisis events.\u003c/b\u003e \u003c/span\u003eThat is not true at all. Clients with non-violent or\nless disruptive problem behaviors, under the right set of combined circumstances,\ncould have a behavioral crisis. For example, what if their home routine is significantly\ndisrupted, they are ill, dealing with a change of medication, and also recently\nstarted puberty? These setting events when \u003ci\u003ecombined\u003c/i\u003e, could trigger a\ncrisis event. For this reason, it is important for professionals and practitioners\nto be properly trained and equipped for crisis conditions, far before they are\nneeded.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNow I want to speak specifically to ABA implementers (RBT’s,\nparaprofessionals, etc.) who work directly with clients: \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003eIf you are working with clients where you are regularly\nresponding to crisis events or working with clients with a known history of\ncrisis events, you should be following the policies of the physical management\ntraining you received. If you have not received any physical management\ntraining, then you should not be working with those clients. It is dangerous for\nyou, and dangerous for them.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAgain, crisis events could potentially happen at any time,\nwith any client/student/etc. It would be unwise to think “Oh I don’t work with severe\nbehavior individuals, so this doesn’t apply to me”. For ANY of us (disabled or\nnot, mental health issues or not) the right set of circumstances could trigger\na crisis event. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c/i\u003e were in the midst of a crisis event, who would\nyou want helping \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c/i\u003e? Someone reacting on impulse or instinct, or\nsomeone who has been thoroughly and properly trained on safe de-escalation? \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSo what can be done? Glad you asked.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003eThere are many, many crisis intervention and de-escalation\nresources readily available. If you are not in the position to set policy or\nchoose employee trainings, you can still request additional training from your\nemployer and send them recommendations of evidence-based methodologies. You can also always communicate when you feel ill-equipped\nor prepared to work with a specific student/client/etc. or feel unsafe.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eResearch shows that in the absence of individualized,\nevidence- based crisis interventions, individuals will contact injury to self\nand others (\u003ca href\u003d\"https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.2307/1593681\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBurke, Hagan-Burke, \u0026amp; Sugai, 2003\u003c/a\u003e), receipt of medications with\nserious side-effects that rarely correct the causes of the behaviors (\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3279713/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFrazier et al, 2011\u003c/a\u003e),\nreceipt of intrusive, ineffective interventions that are punishment-led (\u003ca href\u003d\"https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1098300708318797\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBrown et al, 2008\u003c/a\u003e), and increased negative interactions (\u003ca href\u003d\"https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1994-46855-001\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eLawson \u0026amp; O’Brien, 1994\u003c/a\u003e).\n\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003eIn ‘\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.nc-aba.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Stevenson-et-al.-Effects-of-Function-Based-Crisis-Intervention.pdf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eEffects of Function-Based Crisis Intervention on theSevere Challenging Behavior of Students with Autism\u003c/a\u003e ‘, the following procedures\nare recommended for crisis intervention planning-\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBe cognizant of crisis needs and function when designing a\nbehavior plan for students with crisis behaviors, and operationally describe\nsteps to be taken for each phase of escalation. When describing these steps, be\naware of the behavioral function. Change the quality of reinforcement delivered\nbetween appropriate and inappropriate behavior, and prompt appropriate behavior\nbefore providing access to calming activities. Train staff to competence on the\nintervention strategies (which most often includes role play scenarios during\ntraining, not just discussion/lecture).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*Recommended Resources (please share!):\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e~Find the number for the mental health crisis/emergency\nsupport services in your state, and save it in your cell phone\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e~For caregivers, if your child is on medication the Physician/Psychiatrist\nwill likely have an after-hours or emergency help desk. Save that number in\nyour cell phone\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003ehttps://crisisintervention.com/\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003ehttps://www.pcmasolutions.com/\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003ehttps://www.marcus.org/autism-training/crisis-prevention-program\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003ehttps://qbs.com/safety-care/\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://cmaconsult.com/crisis-intervention-strategies/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCrisis Intervention Strategies\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://elisabethcassinari.com/prevention-crisis-behavior-steps-take-prior-emergency/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePrevention of Crisis Behavior\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/filling-gap-georgia-access-point/behavioral-support\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCrisis Help in Georgia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.hindawi.com/journals/complexity/2018/5128157/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eASD \u0026amp; Crisis Behaviors\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Intervention-Developmental-Disabilities-Psychology-ebook-dp-B00C7HGHUQ/dp/B00C7HGHUQ/ref\u003dmt_other?_encoding\u003dUTF8\u0026amp;me\u003d\u0026amp;qid\u003d\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHandbook of Crisis Intervention and Developmental Disabilities\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-escalation-Strategies/dp/1849055033\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eASD \u0026amp; De-Escalation\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://institute.crisisprevention.com/Verbal-Intervention-Tips.html?code\u003dGSIT01SPVI\u0026amp;src\u003dPPC\u0026amp;utm_source\u003dgoogle\u0026amp;utm_medium\u003dcpc\u0026amp;utm_campaign\u003dspvi_resource202011\u0026amp;utm_content\u003dtofu_gen\u0026amp;gclid\u003dCj0KCQjwssyJBhDXARIsAK98ITR9Vt_QYkUgRwo7o-t_wYGbBTXPjWWJEYky2_uXxAPqdiFC6Sq0aWkaAklZEALw_wcB\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCrisis Prevention Institute\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.lehsd.org/cms/lib/NJ50000067/Centricity/Domain/1039/ASD%20Deesc%20Handouts%202018.pdf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eASD \u0026amp; Stages of Behavioral Escalation\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"file:///C:/Users/treas/Downloads/Crisis%20Curriculums%20RB%20edit.pdf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eNationally Certified Crisis Training Providers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/739192153905344923/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/09/in-event-of-crisis.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/739192153905344923"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/739192153905344923"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/09/in-event-of-crisis.html","title":"In the Event of Crisis ..."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iA-8fzIguec/YTPPcIAINvI/AAAAAAAAHcQ/G_-gFHs-xWoM31yFSIRvR--dc9_VQHkUQCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/crisis.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-1766894173547344586"},"published":{"$t":"2021-08-01T14:18:00.004-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-12-28T10:25:53.241-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Reform"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Trauma Informed ABA "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;Recommended Reading: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/11/aba-haters-pt-ii.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eWhat is the ABA Reform Movement\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;(ABA Haters Pt. II)?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jfkx1xmXG1I/YQblXJh78jI/AAAAAAAAHYo/kfbhXHuv7PEgbVIhfmW_eS78XK6legZZQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/susan-wilkinson-EDJKEXFbzHA-unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1578\" data-original-width\u003d\"2048\" height\u003d\"297\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jfkx1xmXG1I/YQblXJh78jI/AAAAAAAAHYo/kfbhXHuv7PEgbVIhfmW_eS78XK6legZZQCNcBGAsYHQ/w385-h297/susan-wilkinson-EDJKEXFbzHA-unsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"385\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou may be a caregiver, professional, teacher, or someone\nsimply interested in ABA as you read this.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRegardless of how connected you are to the ABA community,\nyou might not be aware of ABA Reform, what it is, why it is needed, and changes\nthat are being made, right now, in both large and small ways. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn case you are unaware, let me walk you through the ongoing\nconversation a bit. It will help shed some light on why \"Trauma Informed\nABA\" is a thing, and why it’s a \u003cb\u003emuch-needed\u003c/b\u003e thing:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBoth within and outside of the professional ABA community,\nthere are people who want to see ABA adapt, listen more to the very populations\nwe serve, reflect on our past (and sometimes current) practices, grow, learn,\nand in general: Evolve. The way to bring about this change does differ, with\nsome people wanting ABA therapy to end/be abolished, some people wanting to see\nwide, sweeping change at the top levels of the field, and other people\nbelieving that practitioners doing their job differently everyday, in small and\nimpactful ways is how we accomplish change. Different people have different\nperspectives, so it makes perfect sense to me that although many people are\ntalking about changing and improving ABA therapy, there is little consensus on\njust how to do that.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSo how does this connect to trauma informed ABA?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTrauma Informed ABA can be operationally defined as\nrecognizing that someone's history, lived experience through their own eyes,\nand mistreatment or microaggressions has a direct impact on how they behave. It\nis viewing someone through the context of who they are in the world, and how\nthey self-identify OR are identified or labeled by others. For\nexample, a history of abuse, crisis event, significant illness or injury, neglect, mistreatment, prejudice, misjudgment, or\nsocial rejection, are all traumatic events that should influence how any\nintervention or therapy is applied and carried out. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn a nutshell, trauma informed ABA is an intentional\ndecision to provide services and care in a highly personalized, unique,\nperson-respecting manner, and to recognize that we are all products of our\nenvironment. For good, or for bad.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you are an ABA professional, you may be thinking \"\u003ci\u003eWell....obviously.\nI already do this in my practice\u003c/i\u003e\". I'd invite you to dig a little deeper\nand consider some of the strategies and techniques you implement through the\nlens of your client (put yourself in their shoes). \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor example, I've worked with many young children who have\nbeen kicked out/asked to leave multiple daycares or preschool settings before I\never met them. How did those experiences affect them? What must it have felt\nlike to be in a setting where you are excluded, not wanted, misjudged, and your\nneeds weren't met? What kind of interventions and consequences to problem\nbehavior were attempted before the facility realized they could not meet the\nchild's needs? How did those failed attempts at consequences make that child\nfeel? But here is the problem: for most of the clients I serve, \u003cu\u003eI cannot\njust ask them these questions\u003c/u\u003e. Even if they communicate by speaking, they\ndon't always have the vocabulary, cognitive understanding, or desire/motivation\nto answer these kind of questions. And of course, asking someone's caregiver or\nparent to speak on the client’s traumatic experience is not quite the same as\nasking the person who lived through it. Is it starting to sink in now??\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs ABA professionals, we must approach each client uniquely\nand specifically, meaning we make little assumption from one client to the\nnext. We modify and tailor intervention to what the client needs and prefers,\nnot what we think is best or should happen. We collaborate with caregivers,\nparents, and other professionals working with that client, and we design\nintervention in a way that respects client dignity, autonomy, choice, and\nagain: preferences. If my client hates washing dishes, is it unethical to\nutilize reinforcement to teach them this skill because their parents want them\nto wash dishes? If my client has a meltdown in a public space, should I\nimmediately take them out to respect their dignity in that moment or is that\n\"reinforcing escape behaviors\"? If my client is non-compliant, is physical\nprompting necessary? How do I respond during a session when my client revokes\ntheir assent? What about a client who is older or able to communicate, and\ntells me they don’t want to receive ABA therapy. How should I respond? How do I\nselect treatment goals for a client who has no means to communicate? How do I\nmake sure I am embedding client choice? Is it ethical to create a Behavior Plan\nfor stereotypy? What about teaching play skills? Is this ethical or not?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese are not easy questions to answer, which is the whole\npoint. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor client A who has a very specific background, I may\nanswer these questions one way. But then with client B who has a history of\ntrauma, school refusal/aversion to authority figures, or past experiences with a\nlow-quality ABA provider, my answers could be completely different. And that is\nhow this should work, with the intervention package looking quite different\nfrom one person to the next. That’s a GOOD thing.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eIf the care being\nprovided is individualized, focused on what is best for that \u003cb\u003eindividual\u003c/b\u003e\n(and not just their caregivers/parents), and trauma informed, then the\nintervention will ultimately be far more helpful, impactful, and SAFER/less\nharmful to the individual receiving therapy services.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere's tons of valuable information, research, and\nresources about trauma informed ABA (here is a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://cuspemergence.com/tiba-series/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003emassive list\u003c/a\u003e of resources). I\nurge any ABA professional reading this to dig into this methodology and embed\nit into the way you do your job. Listen to Autistics who speak about their life\nexperiences, meltdowns, sensory issues, and their daily challenges. I have\nworked with many Autistic RBTs or BCBAs, and learned so much from them talking\nabout their own experiences as a child, in school, in therapy, as an adult, etc.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eIn order to gain new\nperspective, \u003cu\u003eyou have to be willing to be wrong\u003c/u\u003e. Be willing to say\n\"Wow, I didn't know that\", “\u003cb\u003eI don’t know\u003c/b\u003e/I need to research\nthat further”, or \"I never thought it about that way\". This how we\nlearn.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere is a movement happening all around us, and while it\nmay have many differing voices, that does not negate the need for change. We\nCAN do better at how we help our clients, how we listen to our clients\n(especially those who do not communicate by speaking), and how we serve the\ndisabled community.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*Check out these great resources to learn more:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.basicsabatherapy.com/blog/trauma-informed-behaviorism\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eTrauma Informed Behaviorism\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://ceuey.com/product/trauma-informed-care-for-behavior-analysts/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eTrauma Informed Care for Behavior Analysts\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://behavioralobservations.com/what-is-trauma-informed-aba-session-131-with-camille-kolu/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e'What is Trauma Informed ABA?'\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/2021/05/05/a-perspective-on-todays-aba-by-dr-greg-hanley/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eA Perspective on Today's ABA\u003c/a\u003e (Dr Hanley)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vimeo.com/515409708\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eABA Provider Listening Pledge\u003c/a\u003e (video)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.csa.virginia.gov/Content/doc/Autism_and_Trauma_The_Compatability_of_ABA_and_Trauma_Informed_Practices_2019.pdf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Compatibility of ABA \u0026amp; Trauma Informed Practice\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://earlychildhood.ehe.osu.edu/files/2018/07/Summer-Institute-AM-Breakout.pdf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eExamining Challenging Behaviors from a Trauma Lens\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/10/16/how-listening-autistic-adults-helped-me-understand-support-my-son/?fbclid\u003dIwAR1UWmyA7WGPgvw4D1WlZ32HDfo2D7zTG2NMbimLV5gjTi6d9alDM1HQbtE\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eParent perspective on the importance of listening to Autistic voices\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/1766894173547344586/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/08/trauma-informed-aba.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/1766894173547344586"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/1766894173547344586"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/08/trauma-informed-aba.html","title":"Trauma Informed ABA "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jfkx1xmXG1I/YQblXJh78jI/AAAAAAAAHYo/kfbhXHuv7PEgbVIhfmW_eS78XK6legZZQCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-w385-c-h297/susan-wilkinson-EDJKEXFbzHA-unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-7508290702324856926"},"published":{"$t":"2021-06-02T10:30:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T18:04:56.440-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"assessment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"interventions"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Client Assessment: An Overview"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qDNmrZlceG8/YLeVoKnp1II/AAAAAAAAHS0/rk1R_34gg9MnDRwZourEMyDcTK6sB2cHwCNcBGAsYHQ/s344/photo-1587613754760-cd9a285831b3.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"344\" data-original-width\u003d\"321\" height\u003d\"335\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qDNmrZlceG8/YLeVoKnp1II/AAAAAAAAHS0/rk1R_34gg9MnDRwZourEMyDcTK6sB2cHwCNcBGAsYHQ/w313-h335/photo-1587613754760-cd9a285831b3.jpg\" width\u003d\"313\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://marksundberg.com/vb-mapp/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eVB -MAPP\u003c/a\u003e assessment tool\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://partingtonbehavioranalysts.com/products/ablls-r-the-assessment-of-basic-language-and-learning-skills-revised\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eABLLS-R\u003c/a\u003e assessment tool\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://partingtonbehavioranalysts.com/pages/afls\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAFLS\u003c/a\u003e assessment tool\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href\u003d\"https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePractical Functional Behavior Assessment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many commercial assessment tools out there that are purchased and utilized by ABA practitioners, typically at the BCBA level (BCBAs typically are the ones conducting \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/01/conducting-client-intakes.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003enew client intake\u003c/a\u003e).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften when I work with supervisees (meaning individuals pursuing BCBA certification) or very new practitioners, they have many questions about \u003cb\u003eAssessment\u003c/b\u003e. Such as, which tool to select for which client, pros and cons of each tool, what materials to use (particularly if the employer does not provide assessment kits), differences between assessing a younger child vs a young adult or adult, differences in assessing in the home vs community settings, etc. And of course, varying funder requirements will also influence which assessment tool is selected and even how much time is allowed to conduct an assessment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summary, the questions focus on \"HOW\". \u003ci\u003eHow do I pick the best assessment, for this client, in this particular setting, to gain the most helpful information?\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause at the end of the day, that IS the point of assessment: to gain valuable and salient information about the client that will guide programming and determine which goals to prioritize for treatment.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePutting aside the specific options for a moment, the key characteristics of a quality client assessment will include the following:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eA variety of methods across both direct and indirect observation, interviews, checklists, tests, and/or direct skill probing to identify and define targets for intervention\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe priorities and areas of concern of the client, client caregiver/parents, or other caregivers close to the client\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRecord review of pertinent files or reports\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelection \u0026amp; measurement of goals\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProblem behavior identification, measurement, and assessment\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe assessment process is an absolute necessity to beginning treatment with any client. Regardless of age, setting, areas of concern, treatment model, etc., without proper assessment the intervention isn't likely to be effective or achieve true long-lasting change.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMore important than the specific tool to select, is the ability to \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2016/02/supervisor-tips-case-conceptualization.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003econceptualize treatment \u003c/a\u003eand \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/06/p-is-for-priority.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eprioritize goals\u003c/a\u003e. Assessment tools do have characteristics in common, and a big one is the assessor must already have an understanding and knowledge of capturing client attention, delivering the SD, prompting and prompt fading, data measurement, and conducting a thorough interview to gather important information about client functioning. For this reason, although some organizations will assign non-BCBAs to conduct assessments it is critical that the assessor (regardless of certification level) have the appropriate skillset and training to administer an assessment.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt is also important to recognize that the client's needs should guide assessment tool selection, and not just the tools that are available, the BCBA preference of tool, or other non-critical decision factors. Many organizations may only have 1 or 2 assessment tool options, which would then mean the clients served would need to be narrowed to the ones most appropriate for the assessment tools (e.g. if an organization does not have an appropriate assessment tool for early intervention, then early intervention clients should not be admitted).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLastly, let's not forget that completing a thorough assessment is meaningless if it isn't then connected to goal setting. What was the point of identifying barriers to learning, maladaptive behaviors, and skill deficits impeding daily functioning, if these goals never show up in the treatment plan? Or are never addressed in therapy? It is possible to overfocus on the assessment tool to the point that important, necessary daily life skills get neglected. For example: assuming that because a client has \"filled\" an assessment grid, they are now done with therapy/have no further need of intervention.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIf the assessment (when I use the word \"assessment\", I mean a combination of record review, interview, observation, and direct skill probing) identifies Gross Motor Skills, Manding, and Vocal Imitation as areas of significant concern, then programming for those areas should be reflected in the treatment plan. The absence of this, is often seen in \"cookie-cutter interventions\". Cookie-Cutter interventions can be recognized by their disconnect from the individual priorities or high need areas, and by their generic replication across multiple clients. While it is true that many clients with no prior intervention will present similarly (may share struggles with social skills or toileting), this is not the same thing as saying \"Here are the 10 goals I select for ALL 5 -year- olds\", or \"Here is how I teach Toileting for ALL toddlers\". If ABA is not customized and individualized, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2013/02/is-this-aba.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eit isn't really ABA\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e*References -\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCooper, Heron, \u0026amp; Heward (2014). \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pearson.com/store/p/applied-behavior-analysis/P100000864138\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eApplied Behavior Analysis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://elisabethcassinari.com/assisting-individualized-assessment-procedures/\"\u003ehttp://elisabethcassinari.com/assisting-individualized-assessment-procedures/\u003c/a\u003e (great resource!)\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Council of Autism Service Providers (2020)\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://casproviders.org/asd-guidelines/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eApplied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Practice Guidelines for Healthcare Funders and Managers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e*Awesome Resource -\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\"\u003ca href\u003d\"https://collective.dobettermovement.us/course/ablls-r-afls-vbmapp-esdm-peak-choosing-the-right-assessment-for-your-learner-with-autism/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eABLLS-R, AFLS, VBMAPP, ESDM, PEAK!?!? Choosing the Right Assessment for Your Learner with Autism\u003c/a\u003e\"\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/7508290702324856926/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/06/client-assessment-overview.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/7508290702324856926"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/7508290702324856926"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/06/client-assessment-overview.html","title":"Client Assessment: An Overview"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qDNmrZlceG8/YLeVoKnp1II/AAAAAAAAHS0/rk1R_34gg9MnDRwZourEMyDcTK6sB2cHwCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-w313-c-h335/photo-1587613754760-cd9a285831b3.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-5094794421648497887"},"published":{"$t":"2021-05-17T13:18:00.005-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T18:04:38.904-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Reform"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Good, Better, or Great?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eRecommended Reading (\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eseriously, go read this now\u003c/span\u003e): \u003ca href\u003d\"http://onlythesheppards.blogspot.com/2013/09/on-autism-and-aba-and-assholes.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAutism \u0026amp; ABA \u0026amp; A$$holes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VzVbvC9gR60/YKKlRHzANAI/AAAAAAAAHRk/8UH677_fP7Ept9URHhNIdJxbORlWvjq7gCNcBGAsYHQ/s500/photo-1522148543752-8cdaa654a796.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"333\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"265\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VzVbvC9gR60/YKKlRHzANAI/AAAAAAAAHRk/8UH677_fP7Ept9URHhNIdJxbORlWvjq7gCNcBGAsYHQ/w398-h265/photo-1522148543752-8cdaa654a796.jpg\" width\u003d\"398\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eABA peeps: Do you want to be a \u003ci\u003egood\u003c/i\u003e Behavior Analyst? Or a\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eGreat \u003c/b\u003eBehavior Analyst?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e'Behavioral Artistry' as described and defined in the 2019 Kevin Callahan et al. article, is the difference between being a practitioner following learned \"recipes\" or paint-by-number strategies, and a creative, passionate clinician, qualitatively better at their job.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWe know the process of obtaining the BCBA credential: verified coursework, hands-on practical supervised experience, and passing a rigorous exam (www.Bacb.com). Completing these steps to satisfaction will yield a BCBA.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eBut will that BCBA be....pleasant? Professional? Funny? Warm? Engaging? Enjoyable to work for? Caring? Empathetic? Socially Mature?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDoes it matter what we know (skillset), if the experience of working with us/for us is terrible?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eI'm going to answer for everyone and say: No.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIf you have been working in this field for some time and have not come across the stereotypical \"cold, robotic\" BCBA, then how exciting for you. Unfortunately, your experience of not working for or with this type of person does not deny their existence. I have worked for quite a few arrogant, rude, empathy-deficient BCBA's, and have also helped fellow BCBA's (and myself) to self-correct when that good ole' bedside manner needs a realignment.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThis is a problem.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIt's a problem because BCBA's most often fulfill a role focused on people, and socially valid behavior change. People need to like us, in order for services to be most effective. People need to listen to what we have to say, value our recommendations, and trust our data in order to yield any results.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9ei8HhWH4I/YKKboE04OVI/AAAAAAAAHRc/dk_d7IwnhsI4oiBHtQvrAnZ4hh-vtk-rQCNcBGAsYHQ/s308/download.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"126\" data-original-width\u003d\"308\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9ei8HhWH4I/YKKboE04OVI/AAAAAAAAHRc/dk_d7IwnhsI4oiBHtQvrAnZ4hh-vtk-rQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/download.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAs a BCBA, do your supervisees enjoy working for you? Are they having a pleasant experience being supervised by you? Do your clients enjoy seeing you show up at their school, home, or clinic? Do the client parents or families enjoy working with you? What about your colleagues, the leadership over you, or other professionals you interact with to do your job (educators, SLP's, OT's, physicians, etc.)? Beyond data sheets, reports, and graphs, what is the \u003cu\u003equalitative experience\u003c/u\u003e people have when they encounter you at work?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"p p-first\" id\u003d\"Par52\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eBasically, the big question here is: **What are the behaviors that make some BCBA's\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003ebetter\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;than others?**\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"p p-first\" id\u003d\"Par52\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThe concept of Behavioral Artistry was developed out of a need to address the interpersonal behaviors of Behavior Analysts (\u003ci\u003ewhich ones are most needed? what happens when they are lacking?\u003c/i\u003e), and directly tie those behaviors to clinical outcomes. In case you missed that---\u0026gt; insufficient interpersonal skills can have negative impacts on treatment delivery, and client success. See why this topic is so important?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par53\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par54\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eBCBA's with better interpersonal skills (as measured by specific behavioral characteristics), LOOK better when doing the job. They laugh more, they smile more, they pay attention better, they listen more carefully, they are more objective, they are more creative, they are optimistic, they are persistent, and other people have a better experience working with them.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par54\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eI always find it so odd that in a role where many of us are working to help our clients be more flexible (Super Flex, anyone??), as BCBA's we can be some of the most rigid and inflexible clinicians, when compared to other disciplines. Why is that? Who exactly does that benefit??\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par55\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par5\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIn 2016 Leaf and colleagues examined the pervasive use of ABA in autism treatment, and pondered ways behavioral interventions could become less effective:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote class\u003d\"pullquote\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; font-style: italic; margin: 1.3846em 1em; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par6\" style\u003d\"margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"A danger inherent in any large scale, quickly growing area is a loss of focus on meaningful purpose, process, and outcomes. In the field of ABA, this might translate into dogmatic lack of attention to clinical significance, selection of impractical procedures, ritualistic data-collection, over-abundant use of off-putting, dehumanizing terminology, disregard of logistical realities, and insensitivity to consumer issues\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eAny part of this quote sound familiar? Or like anything you've experienced at work? Particularly in the current climate of the ABA industry, where Big Business can be more focused on \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/01/the-ethics-of-big-business.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eprofit than quality\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par7\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par7\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavioral Artists are best viewed as organically talented BCBA's (meaning their greatness is more about who they are, than what they know)\u0026nbsp; who consistently demonstrate specific\u0026nbsp;interpersonal characteristics such as the following\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul class\u003d\"unordered\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par11\" style\u003d\"margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eLikes people: is able to establish rapport; demonstrates concern; wants to facilitate positive change;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par12\" style\u003d\"margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eHas “perceptive sensitivity”: pays careful attention to important indicators of client behavior that may be small, subtle, and gradual;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par13\" style\u003d\"margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDoesn’t like to fail: sees difficult clients as a personal challenge to overcome, and as an opportunity for the client to succeed;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par14\" style\u003d\"margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eHas a sense of humor: recognizes and accepts that much in the educational and human services professions is bizarre, illogical, and humorous;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par15\" style\u003d\"margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eLooks “for the pony”: is optimistic and sees behavior change in a “glass half-full” context; always believes programming will be successful; is less likely to burn out;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par16\" style\u003d\"margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIs thick-skinned: doesn’t take negative client actions towards herself or himself personally; maintains objectivity and positivity; and\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp id\u003d\"Par17\" style\u003d\"margin: 0.6923em 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIs “self-actualized”: does whatever is necessary and appropriate to facilitate and produce positive behavior change; is not under audience control; is creative\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIf we want to be \u003cb\u003egreat\u003c/b\u003e clinicians (which...… why wouldn't we want to be great?), then the measuring stick used needs to go far beyond goals mastered, assessment grids completed, and billable hour quotas met. Productivity does not equal excellent interpersonal skills.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThe measuring stick used must include \u003ci\u003equalitative\u003c/i\u003e measures, such as client feedback, supervisee feedback, warmth, and compassion.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eReferences:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eCallahan, K., Foxx, R. M., Swierczynski, A., Aerts, X., Mehta, S., McComb, M. E., Nichols, S. M., Segal, G., Donald, A., \u0026amp; Sharma, R. (2019). \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6707962/#CR39\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBehavioral Artistry\u003c/a\u003e: Examining the Relationship Between the Interpersonal Skills and Effective Practice Repertoires of Applied Behavior Analysis Practitioners.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eJournal of autism and developmental disorders\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e49\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e(9), 3557–3570\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eLeaf JB, Leaf R, McEachin J, Taubman M, Rosales S, Ross RK, et al. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26373767/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eApplied behavior analysis is a science and therefore, progressive\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"ref-journal\" style\u003d\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e2016;\u003cspan class\u003d\"ref-vol\"\u003e46\u003c/span\u003e:720–731.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blog.difflearn.com/2018/01/18/bcbas-robots-just-mine/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAre All BCBA's Robots or Just Mine\u003c/a\u003e?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://marybarbera.com/compassionate-care-interpersonal-skills/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eProviding Compassionate Care\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/5094794421648497887/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/05/good-better-or-great.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/5094794421648497887"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/5094794421648497887"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2021/05/good-better-or-great.html","title":"Good, Better, or Great?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VzVbvC9gR60/YKKlRHzANAI/AAAAAAAAHRk/8UH677_fP7Ept9URHhNIdJxbORlWvjq7gCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-w398-c-h265/photo-1522148543752-8cdaa654a796.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-5847293391433682725"},"published":{"$t":"2020-11-28T13:51:00.007-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-11T22:02:17.466-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Parent education"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Reform"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"I love ABA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"ABA Haters Pt. II"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;*Recommended Reading: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2012/06/aba-haters.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eABA Haters\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IstFc51dOiI/X7w2BnDZdNI/AAAAAAAAG9A/rSLaZBzYvn88YaDX2fkMEUAj72Ko32crACNcBGAsYHQ/s495/bc.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"495\" data-original-width\u003d\"387\" height\u003d\"415\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IstFc51dOiI/X7w2BnDZdNI/AAAAAAAAG9A/rSLaZBzYvn88YaDX2fkMEUAj72Ko32crACNcBGAsYHQ/w368-h415/bc.jpg\" width\u003d\"368\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI feel very unqualified to write this post.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ABA Reform movement (also referred to as Autistic Activists \u0026amp; Allies) is \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003enot new\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, but you may be unaware of it. Many ABA peeps are.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's a vocal community of Autistics and pro-neurodiversity/anti-ABA parents, individuals, and professionals who work diligently to spread the word about their viewpoint of ABA. Sometimes this is due to actual experience with ABA therapy, but not always.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to understand why an Autistic dislikes ABA therapy, obviously the best person to ask would be an \u003ca href\u003d\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/actuallyautistic?lang\u003den\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e#ActuallyAutistic\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, there are a couple of reasons why I am writing this post anyway, despite feeling unqualified to do so:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Lots and lots of parents come to my blog as a source of information about ABA. I don't want my silence on this topic to make it seem like I think ABA therapy is perfect with no flaws. I do think this industry has flaws, I have worked for \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/12/selecting-aba-employer.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003elow-quality employers\u003c/a\u003e, and I think parents making treatment decisions for their child need to know how to navigate this issue.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Although there are some in the ABA Reform movement who are pushing more for \"ABA Eradication\" and less for \"ABA Reform\", I think ABA professionals should be a part of this conversation. We are the ones in the field, day in and day out, working with vulnerable populations who don't always have a voice (either figuratively or quite literally). We cannot just stand by and watch this ABA conversation happen, \u003cb\u003ewe need to join the conversation.\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you think ABA, as a treatment or as an industry, is perfection and needs no improvement, you may want to stop reading now. \u0026lt;------------------------------------------\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf however, you see the field's issues with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/runnin-on-empty.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eclinician burnout\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2013/10/aba-staff-training.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003einefficient staff training\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/12/selecting-aba-employer.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003elow-quality employers\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://speakingofautismcom.wordpress.com/2020/06/17/autistic-play-is-appropriate-play/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eperson-first treatment planning\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/viewpoint/why-autism-research-needs-more-input-from-autistic-people/?fbclid\u003dIwAR3k8p_lCm2Xw_lPmZotDrPc1SwvdmtQrJmJF9QH4ePfCo8LnfvHlpgUfZw\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003equestionable research\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://therapistndc.org/masking-goals-autistic-middle-school-girls/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eteaching Autistics to mask\u003c/a\u003e, or \u003ca href\u003d\"https://institute.centralreach.com/courses/client-dignity-in-practice-best-practices-for-trauma-free-aba\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003erespecting client dignity\u003c/a\u003e, and want to be a part of the CHANGE for the better, then read on.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy 1st post on anti-ABA'ers, or \"\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2012/06/aba-haters.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eABA Haters\u003c/a\u003e\" was written several years ago. I keep it up because I think it's important to see the evolution of change.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of us do not change our minds about something instantly.\u003ci\u003e It is a process.\u003c/i\u003e We receive new information, analyze that information, reject it and return to old thinking, or accept it and enter into a different level of understanding. Of course, I'm also minimizing the reality of defensive mechanisms, circular logic, and cognitive dissonance, and how these concepts impact our ability to change our mind.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI used to think people were anti-ABA because they had never experienced quality ABA services, or maybe received ABA decades ago when there was less accountability of providers, more \"old school\" tactics used, etc. I thought if they could see for themselves what ABA can do, how it can help, and how we impact lives everyday, that anti-ABA'ers would \"come around\".\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have since changed my mind on that.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those of you that don't know, receiving low-quality/unethical ABA treatment is not the only reason why someone may hate ABA.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther reasons could include: being against the idea of \"treatment\" for a neurological difference, seeing Autism as a cultural identity and not a problem to solve, being against the high intensity of ABA services, taking issue with the tiered service-delivery model ABA uses, being angered by ABA providers or companies using \"cure\" or \"recovery\" talk (yes, this still happens today), viewing the origins of ABA as unethical and inhumane, viewing the current state of ABA as unethical and inhumane, and a strong displeasure with the lack of Autistic voices/input in the top Autism advocacy organizations, Behavior Certification Board for Behavior Analysis, leadership/ownership of ABA agencies and companies, or leadership in ABA state associations.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are valid points, and they deserved to be heard without the lens of professional defensiveness.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgain, there are some in the ABA Reform community who think the best way to fix ABA is to\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShut.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDown.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut there are others who do want to see ABA improved, implemented more compassionately, and become more receptive to Autistic feedback and experiences. More about support and accommodations, and less about trying to force someone to not look or act Autistic.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelow are a ton of great resources for more information about Autistic voices, differing views on ABA, and anti-Ableism advocacy. The best consumer is an informed consumer, and I think it's important to present the information and let people decide what is best for them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is so important to be aware of what the main population served by ABA providers (*\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eIt is true that not all ABA professionals work within the Autism community, but a gigantic chunk of us do\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e*) has to say about ABA therapy, and the ways it can improve.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you aren't willing to at least non-defensively listen, then what you're really saying is \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eyou aren't willing to change your mind\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e. And how sad is that?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Resources-\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://dobettermovement.us/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eDo Better Professional Movement\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://stopabasupportautistics.home.blog/2019/08/11/the-great-big-aba-opposition-resource-list/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Great Big ABA Opposition List\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://autisticadvocacy.org/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAutistic Self-Advocacy Network\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/ABAReform/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBCBAs + Autistics Towards a Reformed ABA Facebook group\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/ABAReformPage/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eABA Reform Facebook page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://anchor.fm/beautiful-humans/episodes/Ep-26-ABA-Reform-Movement-with-Jo-Ramirez-Messina-and-Jeff-Newmanpart-2-ei4foh\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBeautiful Humans Podcast: The ABA Reform Movement Ep. 26\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Go take a listen, this is an amazing conversation!)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/2020/11/03/a-perspective-on-todays-aba-by-dr-greg-hanley/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eA Perspective on Today's ABA from Dr. Greg Hanley\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://autisticmama.com/even-new-aba-is-problematic/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e5 Important Reasons Even \"New ABA\" is Problematic\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://childmind.org/article/controversy-around-applied-behavior-analysis/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Controversy Around ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/viewpoint/stimming-therapeutic-autistic-people-deserves-acceptance/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eStimming Deserves Acceptance\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.realsocialskills.org/blog/nice-lady-therapists\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eNice Lady Therapists\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ca href\u003d\"https://neuroclastic.com/2020/06/02/i-am-a-disillusioned-bcba-autistics-are-right-about-aba/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eI Am a Disillusioned BCBA\"\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.abainsidetrack.com/home/2019/20/7/29/episode-134-trauma-informed-care\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eABA Inside Track Podcast: Trauma Informed Care Ep 134\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://behavioralobservations.com/what-is-trauma-informed-aba-session-131-with-camille-kolu/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBehavioral Observations Podcast: What is Trauma Informed ABA Ep 131\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.altogetherautism.org.nz/autism-no-puzzle-nothing-wrong-with-us/#:~:text\u003dTo%20autistic%20people%2C%20the%20puzzle,the%20past%20referring%20to%20autism.\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eWhat's Wrong with the Autism 'Puzzle Piece' Symbol\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywillingham/2013/11/13/why-autism-speaks-doesnt-speak-for-me/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\"Why Autism Speaks Doesn't Speak for Me\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2020.0014\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAvoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://neuroclastic.com/2020/03/04/why-autism-aba-goes-against-everything-b-f-skinner-believed-in/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\"Why Autism ABA Goes Against Everything B.F. Skinner Believed In\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/2017/05/eye-contact-for-recipients-validation.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eEye Contact for Recipients Validation\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2015/jul/16/autism-doesnt-have-to-be-viewed-as-a-disability-or-disorder\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\"Autism Doesn't Have to be Viewed as a Disability\"\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ca href\u003d\"https://neuroclastic.com/2019/07/15/how-to-ask-an-autistic-101/?fbclid\u003dIwAR0CEVZpWFENltOh2WdgbKgP6GWZNetcNfpzwTj__mVqzCkSVJ_FF6TRPRI\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Ask an Autistic\u003c/a\u003e\"\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.today.com/parents/autism-terms-words-can-be-considered-insensitive-why-t227779\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eOutdated Autism Terms \u0026amp; Language\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.today.com/parents/autism-wars-why-parents-autistic-adults-are-battling-t227565?utm_source\u003dfacebook\u0026amp;utm_medium\u003dnews_tab\u0026amp;utm_content\u003dalgorithm\u0026amp;fbclid\u003dIwAR0_7BNosmufSS_C6-a5TCL5H9LpJm97bAuz6EtbrkYGOI0dOtro0BZdmMA\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAutism Wars\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/controversy-autisms-common-therapy/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Controversy over Autism's Most Common Therapy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor ABA Practitioners: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Oh2BIhL2AONE1uS8ijMTZ9dznvh99t1/view?usp\u003dsharing\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Respond to ABA Hate\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/ABAReform/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/5847293391433682725/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/11/aba-haters-pt-ii.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/5847293391433682725"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/5847293391433682725"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/11/aba-haters-pt-ii.html","title":"ABA Haters Pt. II"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IstFc51dOiI/X7w2BnDZdNI/AAAAAAAAG9A/rSLaZBzYvn88YaDX2fkMEUAj72Ko32crACNcBGAsYHQ/s72-w368-c-h415/bc.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-1100189795778548513"},"published":{"$t":"2020-09-17T11:37:00.005-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-09-17T11:38:12.087-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quote of The Day"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quote of The Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;Hiring Managers, Clinical Directors, or anyone in the position to recruit and hire ABA staff:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryone wants that Type-A, super ambitious clinician, but what happens when the overachiever hits the wall at 90mph?? What impact will that have on client outcomes?\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjj1QXGjVjk/X2OCkwwujLI/AAAAAAAAGsA/NJSZifkmNuMaEZRAzWfo4rPlH7yVPhRRwCNcBGAsYHQ/s640/84182038_2223471044423214_2815100773308825600_n.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"456\" data-original-width\u003d\"640\" height\u003d\"268\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjj1QXGjVjk/X2OCkwwujLI/AAAAAAAAGsA/NJSZifkmNuMaEZRAzWfo4rPlH7yVPhRRwCNcBGAsYHQ/w376-h268/84182038_2223471044423214_2815100773308825600_n.jpg\" width\u003d\"376\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/1100189795778548513/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/09/quote-of-day_17.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/1100189795778548513"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/1100189795778548513"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/09/quote-of-day_17.html","title":"Quote of The Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjj1QXGjVjk/X2OCkwwujLI/AAAAAAAAGsA/NJSZifkmNuMaEZRAzWfo4rPlH7yVPhRRwCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-w376-c-h268/84182038_2223471044423214_2815100773308825600_n.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-8782271244035094459"},"published":{"$t":"2020-06-11T13:09:00.005-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-03-03T08:55:05.711-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Look At Diversity \u0026 Behavior Analysis"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e*Recommended Read:\"\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/behavior-analysis-and-the-diversity-issue/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBehavior Analysis \u0026amp; The Diversity Issue\u003c/a\u003e\", by Chelsea Wilhite, BCBA\u003c/font\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OCQsj9wJ6FU/XuJkviQzWWI/AAAAAAAAGKI/bXmkDKS1Vw0PijAYd-hfaCif2qzdUBx9QCK4BGAsYHg/s500/photo-1573164713619-24c711fe7878.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"334\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OCQsj9wJ6FU/XuJkviQzWWI/AAAAAAAAGKI/bXmkDKS1Vw0PijAYd-hfaCif2qzdUBx9QCK4BGAsYHg/s320/photo-1573164713619-24c711fe7878.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eWith the current backdrop of race, the police, and social activism happening in the US (and around the world), many ABA providers are seeking ways to improve the quality of services provided to all clients. ALL clients, regardless of race, may have encounters with the police where they may \"appear\" to be disrespectful, disobedient, or dangerous, simply due to cognitive, communication, social, behavioral, or emotional challenges.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eHow can we better help our clients advocate for themselves and their own needs? How can we better support black and brown clients? How can we better support clients who due to the severity of their problem behavior, or simply their size/height, are at an increased risk for police interaction?\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eAll important questions to ask, but a far more pressing question to consider is: \u003ci\u003eHow does a lack of diversity \u003cb\u003ewithin\u003c/b\u003e the field, prepare providers to support and understand a diverse clientele?\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eAs part of the BACB ethical guidelines, providers are obligated towards cultural competency and awareness of how the dynamics of ethnicity and race could impact treatment, assessment, and overall quality of services. This could include gender, race, culture, national origin, religion, etc. (source: www.Bacb.com).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eI have spent most of my career living and working in one state, and even so I regularly interact with clients of varying races, languages spoken (even if English is spoken, communication can be challenging), religion, sexual orientation, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eIt's 2020..... I don't think anyone is exempt from needing to improve (and improve some more, and improve some more) upon their OWN biases, and areas of ignorance when it comes to relating across cultures.\u0026nbsp; If you work in this field, or plan to work in this field, you must be aggressively committed to being the best practitioner you can be to people who are nothing like you, don't believe what you believe, do not look like you, and didn't grow up how you grew up.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eNow that you understand this isn't optional, let's take a look at current diversity in ABA:\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eStats are lacking. Many of our industry boards/organizations do not publicly share demographic info, and the process of collecting this info is always voluntary for practitioners. As a result, we do not have hard, cold facts about diversity in this field. The exception to this would be gender data, which is more available.\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eAs a field, our training/education requirements around diversity and cultural competence are much less robust than the expectations around ethics, supervision, etc. There are also no CE requirements on this topic.\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eResearch can be very hard to find that focuses on \u003ci\u003epractitioner\u003c/i\u003e (not client) diversity, and how this impacts our field, and our profession. More research is badly needed in this area. (I for one would love to see research about the the practitioner experience of lack of diversity. Meaning, when you are always the only black BCBA in the room, what impact does that have?)\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eSource: (www.brianconnorsbcba.com)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eHow do these problems impact ABA as a whole? Glad you asked.\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\" style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\" style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\"\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d;\"\u003eThe foundation of ABA looks at the antecedent (what comes before the behavior), the actual behavior and the consequence (what follows the behavior). What follows the behavior will either continue or strengthen\u0026nbsp;the behavior or weaken\u0026nbsp;the behavior. Therefore, the environment we live within could be providing a consequence\u0026nbsp;which either strengthens\u0026nbsp;or weakens the behavior. ....This developed culture is displayed in behaviors which get the need met of the individuals in the cultural group.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #3d3d3d;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eAs a behavior analyst, we are often working toward removing a behavior which the child’s social environment has deemed “inappropriate”. Certainly many times the behaviors are not effective in giving the child a healthy lifestyle. We need to remember the behavior is getting a need met and may be effective in their current environment. We must also remember when determining a replacement behavior, the behavior is appropriate to the child’s cultural community.\" (Source: www.thekeyconsult.com)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color\u003d\"#3d3d3d\"\u003eA very important takeaway here is that you do not serve clients in a vacuum. No one is just \"one\" thing, including your clients. We are all a product of the many environments\u0026nbsp;that have shaped us, throughout our life. To neglect to face this head on during all phases of treatment (from marketing, to hiring staff, to assessment, to actual services) is at least disrespectful to the dignity of the individual, and at most harmful to your clients.\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eThis 2016 article (\u003ci\u003eDeveloping the Cultural Awareness Skills of Behavior Analysts\u003c/i\u003e) has some great recommendations to address this issue head on. To name a few:\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eUnderstanding our own cultural, ethnic, and racial biases is the first step towards competence, and growth. As I like to put it, \"know your own stuff\".\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eLearn more about the clients cultural worldview through assessment, open dialogue, and by being sensitive to issues of power/authority and how they creep into conversations of race.\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eConsider language barriers. As I said above, even when I have worked with families who had been living in the US for years, sometimes language was a real barrier. Even if someone speaks English, they may struggle to communicate or to understand when English is spoken to them. This applies to written communication as well (paperwork, forms, emails, texts, etc.).\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eHow diverse are your resources? Beyond flashcards, photos, manuals/books, or the like, have you thought about teaching materials? If working with a Korean child, do you regularly bring only non-Korean dolls/toys to sessions? Does that matter? Why or why not?\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eSo, how are YOU doing with applying these strategies? How is your employer doing with applying these strategies? Is your ABA workplace diverse? If you only look at senior leadership positions (CCO, CFO, CEO), is your workplace \u003cu\u003estill\u003c/u\u003e diverse?\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"helvetica\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eOr are we applying our science to this issue in theory, but not in practice?\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont size\u003d\"2\"\u003eReferences:\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.bacb.com/ethics/#ethics_requirements\"\u003e\u003cfont\u003ehttps://www.bacb.com/ethics/#ethics_requirements\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.brianconnersbcba.com/blog/where-is-the-diversity-in-applied-behavior-analysis\"\u003e\u003cfont\u003ehttps://www.brianconnersbcba.com/blog/where-is-the-diversity-in-applied-behavior-analysis\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #303030;\"\u003eFong, E. H., Catagnus, R. M., Brodhead, M. T., Quigley, S., \u0026amp; Field, S. (2016). Developing the Cultural Awareness Skills of Behavior Analysts.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"color: #303030; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;\"\u003eBehavior analysis in practice\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #303030;\"\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"color: #303030; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;\"\u003e9\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #303030;\"\u003e(1), 84–94. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-016-0111-6\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://thekeyconsult.com/culture-applied-behavior-analysis/\"\u003ehttps://thekeyconsult.com/culture-applied-behavior-analysis/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.covenant1516.org/blogs/2019/6/6/the-current-status-of-african-americans-within-the-field-of-applied-behavior-analysis\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Current Status of African Americans Within the Field of Behavior Analysis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://infogram.com/1p57269dnr0gxvbp79zmyqzj1zh3ey5xgem\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCertificant Demographic Information\u003c/a\u003e, source: www.BACB.com\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3d3d3d; font-family: montserrat, helvetica, arial, lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cfont size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style\u003d\"background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q-XOrIWI7tg/Xn-dlDOZ27I/AAAAAAAAF48/4a5_jSQa6NAJF9QoSituTC1DyNHmOmuwwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"625\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q-XOrIWI7tg/Xn-dlDOZ27I/AAAAAAAAF48/4a5_jSQa6NAJF9QoSituTC1DyNHmOmuwwCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/1.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003eHere we all are, in the midst of an \u003cb\u003eunprecedented\u003c/b\u003e life event and trying our best to continue providing ABA services to the clients who need our help now more than ever.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003eSo yeah, no pressure or anything. :-)\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003ePrior to this pandemic, maybe you had some clinical telehealth experience, maybe you didn't, but either way I hope to provide either a review of information you already know, or a crash course in Telehealth 101.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003eI suspect that for many of us even after the current crisis ends, telehealth could become the \u003ci\u003eNew Normal \u003c/i\u003eas far as the way we do our jobs. Don't you think?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003eIf so, then it's pretty important to get your skill set up to speed with using technology to serve consumers.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003eSo take a breath, relax, and let's dive in to some strategies for implementing your ABA magic remotely!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003eYou can \u003ca href\u003d\"https://1drv.ms/p/s!ApoQZv-tfwYGibo5gD6MCVwnJdKowA?e\u003dKrbLi3\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003elisten to the audio presentation here.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e* HUGE* resource file for this presentation: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pU42mhqQDtQ-6m_tewa6odeMibGL5iGR/view?usp\u003dsharing\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here to Download\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003eSharing is caring, pass this resource along to your ABA colleagues! We're in this thing together.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BgSUgK6a0F8/XoDFU9nzdVI/AAAAAAAAF9s/ngtti2wH2TY5uK_-hDrWOF7Aqm93-XhLwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/photo-1524508762098-fd966ffb6ef9.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"333\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BgSUgK6a0F8/XoDFU9nzdVI/AAAAAAAAF9s/ngtti2wH2TY5uK_-hDrWOF7Aqm93-XhLwCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/photo-1524508762098-fd966ffb6ef9.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/179675226926334168/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/03/what-does-telehealth-aba-look-like.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/179675226926334168"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/179675226926334168"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/03/what-does-telehealth-aba-look-like.html","title":"What Does Telehealth ABA Look Like? - Audio Post"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q-XOrIWI7tg/Xn-dlDOZ27I/AAAAAAAAF48/4a5_jSQa6NAJF9QoSituTC1DyNHmOmuwwCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-4653339403994970839"},"published":{"$t":"2020-03-26T20:49:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-04-16T13:12:49.037-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quote of The Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Today's quote of the day is from ..... Me!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nSee below for an excerpt about knowing your identity as a clinician, from my newest book, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Practitioner-Tameika-Meadows-BCBA/dp/B0858V3XQ4/ref\u003dsr_1_2?crid\u003d29ZEONV02GZ8\u0026amp;keywords\u003dpractical+aba+practitioner\u0026amp;qid\u003d1585268421\u0026amp;sprefix\u003dpractical+aba+%2Caps%2C142\u0026amp;sr\u003d8-2\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Practical ABA Practitioner\u003c/a\u003e:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-29cSy1yk6SQ/Xn1MJOrmveI/AAAAAAAAF4w/9uvg5GZKjtod_5oAFX8DkE6Hx87sdgSnQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/My%2BPost%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"619\" data-original-width\u003d\"1011\" height\u003d\"390\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-29cSy1yk6SQ/Xn1MJOrmveI/AAAAAAAAF4w/9uvg5GZKjtod_5oAFX8DkE6Hx87sdgSnQCNcBGAsYHQ/s640/My%2BPost%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Recommended Reading:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/01/runnin-on-empty-ii.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eRunnin' on Empty\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/4653339403994970839/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/03/quote-of-day.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4653339403994970839"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4653339403994970839"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/03/quote-of-day.html","title":"Quote of The Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-29cSy1yk6SQ/Xn1MJOrmveI/AAAAAAAAF4w/9uvg5GZKjtod_5oAFX8DkE6Hx87sdgSnQCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/My%2BPost%2B%25281%2529.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-8078772369258922806"},"published":{"$t":"2020-03-04T08:37:00.004-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T18:03:02.530-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"I love ABA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The ABA Practitioner Experience."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\"\u003ci\u003eBad bosses compel good employees to leave\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003cbr /\u003e\nwww.Forbes.com\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\"\u003ci\u003eThe way your employees feel is the way your customers will feel. And if your employees don't feel valued, neither will your customers\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\nSybil F. Stershic\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\"\u003ci\u003eThe only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave not training them and having them stay\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\nHenry Ford\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\"\u003ci\u003eStrive not to be a Success, but rather to be of Value\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\nAlbert Einstein\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\"\u003ci\u003eYou don't get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value to bring to that hour\u003c/i\u003e\"\u003cbr /\u003e\nJim Rohn\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GoPFiNv6gCU/XlFrBm47dFI/AAAAAAAAFwU/ITAuNzJ-hAwNQpwal446hjS0Z5PhFO3BQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/b.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"700\" data-original-width\u003d\"1050\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GoPFiNv6gCU/XlFrBm47dFI/AAAAAAAAFwU/ITAuNzJ-hAwNQpwal446hjS0Z5PhFO3BQCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/b.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eGet Excited!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor those of you out there, laboring away, giving your all to your clients, working from 8am to 8pm every day (and getting paid for 1/2 that time), typing up 20 page reports at 2 am, laminating flashcards until your fingers are sore, putting hundreds of miles on your car, going to work bruised, discouraged, and exhausted, and eating your lunch in your car...I have something for \u003cu\u003eYOU.\u003c/u\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nMy newest book, '\u003ci\u003eThe Practical ABA\u0026nbsp;Practitioner\u003c/i\u003e', uncovers and openly discusses \u003cb\u003eall \u003c/b\u003easpects of ABA practitioner life, as in the good, the bad, \u0026amp; definitely the ugly. ;-)\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis book is all about the practitioner experience working in this field, the day-to-day reality, how to plan out a successful career, and what common pitfalls to avoid. Especially for those of you brand new to the field, or newly certified.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you \u003ci\u003ewant\u003c/i\u003e to work in this field, you need to read this book.\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you're \u003ci\u003etired\u003c/i\u003e of working in this field, you need to read this book.\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you \u003ci\u003eLOVE\u003c/i\u003e working in this field, you need to read this book.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIn preparing to write this book, I talked to lots and lots of practitioners about their experiences working in this field, reached back into my own early days as an in-home ABA therapist, and I also perused the resources out there about ABA as a career: What's it like being a BCBA? What are the pros and cons to becoming an RBT? What are the joys, the pressures, and the challenging to meet expectations of this industry?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nDying for some specific details about the book? Sure!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\"\u003ci\u003eThe Practical ABA Practitioner\u003c/i\u003e\" addresses:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/04/preventing-burnout.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eProfessional Burnout\u003c/a\u003e. Yup. I dedicated an \u003cb\u003eentire chapter\u003c/b\u003e to discussing loving what you do, but hating the way you have to do it, and being eternally exhausted. You're welcome.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe end of the book is a \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ehuge treasure trove\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e of practical practitioner tips and resources (handouts, job performance tips, staff satisfaction surveys, suggested parent policies, etc.) that will help you do your job better. Seriously, its just pages and pages of stuff. :-)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork-Life balance as a busy full-time BCBA: Fiction or Reality?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and refining your clinical identity as an ABA practitioner.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are employers looking for when hiring RBT's? What about BCBA's?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould you pursue BCBA certification? Is it \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c/i\u003e for you?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to revitalize your passion for this field.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat kinds of pitfalls should newbie BCBA's watch out for (because they're vulnerable to these issues)?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are the staff retention rates in this field so terrible? To put it another way, why are so many ABA companies\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/11/bleeding-staff.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ebleeding staff\u003c/a\u003e?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for choosing between various employment options, and red-flags to look out for.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to BE the change when working in less-than-ideal conditions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding this field accountable for the way we treat direct staff/ABA implementors.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to to develop your personal value system in this field, and practice with integrity.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to be truly successful as a practitioner, for years and years to come.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are some of the main reasons why quality practitioners walk away from this field, and don't look back. \u003ci\u003eAnd how we can keep them from walking away.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKCRZDCjS4Q/XiCkKUVRF1I/AAAAAAAAFu4/vSlobntttuEK3b2mq0JERM9z1ODKNj9UACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/blog.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"333\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKCRZDCjS4Q/XiCkKUVRF1I/AAAAAAAAFu4/vSlobntttuEK3b2mq0JERM9z1ODKNj9UACNcBGAsYHQ/s400/blog.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Burnout is the process of spending too much time doing things that don't properly utilize your unique Tool Kit\" - \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/runnin-on-empty.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eRunnin' on Empty\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eIf you are new to this field or perhaps if not new, recently became a BCBA, you may not have a very strong understanding yet of who you are as a clinician.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eIt's ok, it took me time too... Lots and lots of time.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eIt's hard to solve a problem you don't realize you have, so this is something I didn't even think about for many years in this field. I accepted work opportunities based on what was available, and when those opportunities didn't work out or left me feeling \u003cu\u003equite\u003c/u\u003e underwhelmed I just moved on to a new opportunity.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eBut, doesn't it make more sense to intentionally and strategically map out your career based on \u003cb\u003ewho\u003c/b\u003e you are and \u003cb\u003ehow\u003c/b\u003e you want to practice? Then why aren't are more of us doing that?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eBurnout, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ewhich is a known fact of life in this field\u003c/a\u003e, can very much be connected to a lack of \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/02/goodness-of-fit.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003egoodness-of-fit\u003c/a\u003e. Think about a vegan who works full-time at a BBQ restaurant. Or a pacifist working for a guns manufacturer. Or a daycare teacher who can't stand kids.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eHow much personal satisfaction and enjoyment do you think those employees would report after a work shift? I'm guessing low to none.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eIt's easy to just tell someone working in this field that Clinical Identity is important, but how many of us really understand how to ~discover~ our clinical identity?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eExpect this process to take some time (I know, waiting is the worst), as knowing who you\u0026nbsp;are not doesn't happen in the blink of an eye. It will also take perspective, which means you need to do more than one thing. If you've always worked with adult populations, or always worked in school settings, then how do you know what else might be a good fit for you? You kind of \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003ecan't\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e know that, if you only do one thing over and over.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eLet's start at the beginning by first defining what is meant by a clinical identity:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eefined as one’s professional self-concept based on attributes, beliefs, values, motives, and experiences\u003c/b\u003e (Ibarra, 1999; Schein, 1978).\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #333333; font-family: arial;\"\u003eBasically, your clinical identity is a combination of why you entered this field in the first place, combined with what keeps you in it. There you go, nice and simple definition\u0026nbsp;:-)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #333333; font-family: arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #333333; font-family: arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #333333; font-family: arial;\"\u003eStill struggling\u0026nbsp;to put your finger on the unique clinical identity that fits YOU? Here are some tips:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 1pt 4pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style\u003d\"margin-top: 0in;\" type\u003d\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Take money off the\n     table (no, I’m serious). If you had to work for free, what would you choose\n     to do?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Think about the last time you were truly passionate about work. What\n     were you doing?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; What part of\n     the work you do makes you full (energizes you, excites you, lifts you up)?\n     What part empties you (depletes you)?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Seek feedback:\n     ask people who have worked with you, alongside you, or for you, to\n     honestly list your best and worst clinical attributes\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; Does your\n     current work allow a place for your unique personality, or does it require\n     minimizing or turning off parts of your personality? *\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eIf you’ve never\n     taken a personality inventory before, I super recommend doing that.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; Write down\n     your value system. Use this list during interviews to determine if your\n     personal values and the values of the organization are complementary, or\n     if they clash.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; Anger can\n     be highly educational. Identify the things that make you the most\n     angry/frustrated/annoyed about your work. Honestly examine\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003ewhy\u003c/u\u003e\u0026nbsp;these\n     things bother you so much (they likely conflict with your value system).\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"border: none; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;What is\n     your ‘\u003ci\u003eniche\u003c/i\u003e’? What is it that you bring to the table that no one\n     else can?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style\u003d\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;\"\u003e\n\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"color: #404040; font-family: \u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e*\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eReferences:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;source sans pro\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eSlay, H.S., \u0026amp; Smith, D.A. (2011). Professional identity construction: Using narrative to understand the negotiation\u0026nbsp;of professional and stigmatized cultural identities. \u003ci\u003eHuman Relations\u003c/i\u003e, 64(1), 85-107.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan class\u003d\"authors\" face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eMichael Tomlinson \u0026amp; Denise Jackson\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"date\" face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e(2019)\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"art_title\" face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;\"\u003eProfessional identity formation in contemporary higher education students,\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"serial_title\" face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eStudies in Higher Education\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan class\u003d\"serial_title\" face\u003d\"\u0026quot;open sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/2799738155167971840/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/01/runnin-on-empty-ii.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/2799738155167971840"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/2799738155167971840"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2020/01/runnin-on-empty-ii.html","title":"Runnin' on Empty II"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKCRZDCjS4Q/XiCkKUVRF1I/AAAAAAAAFu4/vSlobntttuEK3b2mq0JERM9z1ODKNj9UACNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/blog.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-2496867734716288857"},"published":{"$t":"2019-12-02T10:56:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-02T10:56:38.846-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Guest Post"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Confidence is Key!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Confidence is Key\"\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuest Post written by: Emily Lauren Beard\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3LofFQF-odQ/XeP-qPGQ_UI/AAAAAAAAFrk/5E2W3k1ACbQ48nUhHjIWstdTgNXYj96eQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/photo-1515191107209-c28698631303.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"625\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3LofFQF-odQ/XeP-qPGQ_UI/AAAAAAAAFrk/5E2W3k1ACbQ48nUhHjIWstdTgNXYj96eQCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/photo-1515191107209-c28698631303.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\nMuch of what I have learned over\nthe last year working as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT for short) has\nchanged my life completely. I found my job as an RBT mostly by accident. I knew\nthat I wanted to work with children, and I knew I wanted to make a \u003cu\u003edifference\u003c/u\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\nI began a Master’s program for Mental Health Counseling, but I knew that\nultimately, I wanted to work in a field that provided therapy for children with\ndisabilities. After a semester of graduate school, unhappy and confused, I\ndecided to go a different direction and look for a different career path. \u0026nbsp;After months of research, I found ABA therapy\nand immediately knew that was where I needed to be. I connected with a local\nbehavior therapy clinic outside of my hometown near Jackson, MS, received a job\noffer, and began training to become a Registered Behavior Technician. As I\napproach my 1-year anniversary working at Blue Sky Behavior Therapy in\nRidgeland, MS,\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003eI have begun to think about all\nthe ways I have grown as a therapist. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\nI want to tell you a story about a\nfew of the most important lessons I have learned about myself, my life, and my\njob as a helping professional:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eThis\njob is about the children, not you\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\n\u003co:p\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: yellow;\"\u003eOuch\u003c/span\u003e, that hurt. At least it did the first\ntime I heard it.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\nMy supervisor had just finished taking\nnotes about the session I had just run with a particularly challenging client.\nThis kiddo was sweet, no doubt, but I learned very quickly that if you didn’t\nhave it together – your emotions, a plan for task presentation, control over\nthe situation – the session could take a nosedive quickly. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\nWhat I realized during this session in my\nfirst few months of training is that being prepared is a must. Adaptability –\nthe quality of being able to adjust to new conditions (Lexico.com, 2019) is a\nskill that is most definitely learned on the job. One minute we were at the\ntable working hard at sorting pictures by their category and the next, my sweet\nkiddo was hurling a giant spit wad at my face from across the room. Chairs were\nknocked over, cards and toys were scattered all over the room, and my client\nwas standing on top of the table.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\nAll the sudden, my heart rate increased, my\npalms began sweating profusely, I couldn’t breathe and the whole room became\nblurry and it was as if time had stopped. I began asking myself, “What is my\nboss going to think of me?”, “Am I going to get fired?”, and “How could I\npossibly let this happen? I am so stupid!” \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\nYep. You read that right.\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\nNot once in that moment did I even think\nabout the client and how I could deescalate the entire situation. I was not\nthinking about the child’s safety or what he could have needed. I was thinking\nabout me. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\nLuckily my supervisor was there and was all\ntoo familiar with the disruptive and problematic behaviors this child engaged\nin. She quickly deescalated the situation and had him sitting back at the\ntable, working on identifying common objects, compliant and calm as could be,\nin under 10 minutes. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\nLooking\nback on this and discussing with my supervisor, I realized that this job is a\nselfless one. Walking into a session means leaving yourself – your fears,\nanxieties, stress – at the door. This job is not about you. It is about the\nclient and what he/she might need to be successful at the skills that we are\nteaching. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eThis\njob requires confidence – a trait that unfortunately, you do not possess.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003eOver the next few months as I\ntrained with a variety of clients with very specific skill deficiencies and\nbehaviors, I learned that confidence means having the ability to go into a\nsession believing in the work that has prepared you for this moment. Confidence\nmeans knowing you’ve got the skills, you are good at what you do, and that you\nare prepared for the unexpected....a\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003end believe me when I say this –\nkids can smell fear from a mile away.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003eIf you go into a session afraid of\nlooking silly or not being quick enough, the child will know. They may possibly\nuse it to their advantage. If you look like you don’t know what you are doing\nor can’t be quick on your feet, your session could go poorly. The session could\nend in tears, a torn-up room, and sometimes worse, a broken relationship with\nyour client.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eYou\ncan reach your goals.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003eLuckily, my boss saw my potential\nand believed that I could become a successful and confident RBT. Eventually I\nbegan to believe it, too. The more sessions I sat in on, the more trials I ran,\nthe more confident I became.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003eNow don’t get me wrong, this was a\nlong and grueling process. Some days it felt as if I was just tossed to the\nwolves. I learned to think on my feet and adjust as I went along. I learned\nthat the work that I do is not about me. Sure, I earn a paycheck and have\nfinancial stability and that’s great. However, when I walk into my office, the\nclient lobby, the therapy rooms, my goal is to help my client be successful and\nlearn life skills that will make them happier and healthier. The joy that I\nfeel when I see my client finally master a goal that has taken them weeks to\nunderstand outweighs any fear or anxiety that I might carry with me deep\ninside.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003eI am here to tell you that being an\nRBT is \u003cu\u003enot an easy job\u003c/u\u003e. It is not for the faint of heart or the ones just in it\nto make money. This job is for the compassionate, hard-working, selfless\nindividuals who wish to see others achieve their goals.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003eIf you are one of these\ncompassionate go-getters, believe me when I say: You can do this!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003eYou can\ngain confidence in your skills.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003eYou can be successful.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003eYou CAN see lasting\nchange in your own life, and the life of your clients.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: 0.5in;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Drwzyu1unrk/XeP_rBKoPLI/AAAAAAAAFrs/0xKIB7lHvVwGEmP6lpcr0rE1TDJIpqjbwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"333\" data-original-width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Drwzyu1unrk/XeP_rBKoPLI/AAAAAAAAFrs/0xKIB7lHvVwGEmP6lpcr0rE1TDJIpqjbwCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/1.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"text-indent: .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;the skinny bold\u0026quot;; font-size: 26.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n*References:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"mlaapaexample\" style\u003d\"background: white; line-height: 19.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3b3e41; font-size: 11pt; letter-spacing: 0.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eAdaptability.\n2019. In\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;\"\u003elexico.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3b3e41; letter-spacing: 0.75pt;\"\u003eRetrieved November 29, 2019,\nfrom \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/adaptability\"\u003ehttps://www.lexico.com/en/definition/adaptability\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"MsoHyperlink\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"mlaapaexampleindent\" style\u003d\"background: white; line-height: 19.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\nGuest Post Author: \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eEmily Beard is an Registered Behavior Technician at Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, a clinic\nwith locations in Ridgeland, MS and Winona, MS.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eFind out more at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.blueskybx.com/\"\u003ewww.blueskybx.com\u003c/a\u003e\nor email Emily directly at emilybeard.proofreader@gmail.com\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/2496867734716288857/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/12/confidence-is-key.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/2496867734716288857"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/2496867734716288857"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/12/confidence-is-key.html","title":"Confidence is Key!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3LofFQF-odQ/XeP-qPGQ_UI/AAAAAAAAFrk/5E2W3k1ACbQ48nUhHjIWstdTgNXYj96eQCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/photo-1515191107209-c28698631303.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-6781850610514713464"},"published":{"$t":"2019-11-02T13:29:00.003-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T18:01:03.160-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Reality Check: Job Description"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Rj6zVksf8/Xb27Mrnn0KI/AAAAAAAAFp4/-XayMHA3rWoZb5Z_G14FefJzPzH6UpESwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"701\" data-original-width\u003d\"1050\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Rj6zVksf8/Xb27Mrnn0KI/AAAAAAAAFp4/-XayMHA3rWoZb5Z_G14FefJzPzH6UpESwCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBCBA Position Summary:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe primary function of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is to plan, develop, and monitor a\nvariety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of individual clients. The BCBA also\nconsults with and teaches staff/client caregivers/team members regarding pro-active, educational, programming, and\nbehavioral supports; develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans; and collaborates with related services providers as appropriate. The BCBA also provides direct staff supervision, and evaluation of staff performance both verbally, and in writing.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential Duties:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eUse appropriate assessment instruments and data to develop and implement teaching programs that\nreflect behavioral outcomes and objectives\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnsure the accurate implementation of treatment plans, document contacts and observations; use\nprofessional knowledge and independent judgment to strategize continuous improvements.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEstablish and maintain data measurement, collection, and analysis systems for clients\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaintain appropriate documentation and prepare and complete reports as\nrequired\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnsure that all treatment plans and programs comply with contract requirements, satisfy all relevant\ninsurance certification and other expectations, and meet or exceed professional standards\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaintain\nhighly organized, consistent, thorough, and systematic recordkeeping (session notes, data sheets, etc.)\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeek creative options for ensuring the continuity and consistency of treatment and support services\nacross settings for the lifespan of the client\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDevelop strategies for the stability of quality services\nwhen clients experience transitions\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eConduct structured periodic service reviews to monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs and\ntheir implementation; modify and document plan changes as needed\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvide staff development, training, and modeling for team members (including client caregivers) in strategies and\nmethodologies for successful implementation of the treatment plan\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvide consultation regarding crisis interventions and critical incident\nsupports; complete Incident Reports as needed\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eParticipate in Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings for clients as appropriate; advocate for client needs in school settings\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eParticipate in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, team meetings and program\nvisitations; remain a lifelong learner\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u0026nbsp;Accept all other responsibilities as assigned.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis is a real job description for a BCBA position, and it's fairly accurate to most online job postings.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c/u\u003e, the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/a-day-in-life.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003etypical day-to-day\u003c/a\u003e role of any BCBA will vary greatly depending on where they live, which setting they work in, the population they serve, etc. So to keep things simple and brief, I will focus on clinicians who primarily manage cases and supervise direct staff (as this is overwhelmingly what most BCBA's do).\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe problem with most job descriptions (that may be written by administrative staff, not clinicians) is they leave out important details about the actual job.\u003cbr /\u003e\nI hear fairly often from people pursuing their BCBA, full of misinformed ideas about what it will be like on the other side. Or, I hear from current BCBA's who have been working in the field for years and are now burned out and exhausted because they weren't prepared for the realities of the job.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n-- If you think you may be at a point of professional burnout, my 1st recommendation to you would be to stop \u0026amp; assess: When was the last time you felt passionate about your work? When was the last time you felt valued by leadership/your employer? Has your dissatisfaction at work started to seep into your personal/family life?\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf so, please check out the resources below about dealing with burnout. It's a serious problem in many human service fields, and as BCBA's we are \u003cb\u003enot\u003c/b\u003e immune.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nWhile there are some \u003cu\u003egreat\u003c/u\u003e resources out there about professional burnout, my 2 cents is that clinicians would need triage to \"stop the bleeding\" much less if they enter the field with a realistic picture of what they're getting into. Let's \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/11/bleeding-staff.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eprevent the bleeding\u003c/a\u003e, not patch it up.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nUsing the example job description above, I'll just sprinkle some fresh reality on top of it ;-) :\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition Summary:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe primary function of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is to plan \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(always planning....most clinicians are continuously monitoring the effectiveness of their interventions which requires intentional thinking about what will come next)\u003c/span\u003e, develop, and monitor a variety \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(what works for Mickey will not necessarily work for Minnie, so this requires staying abreast of current research and trends within the field to best serve your clients)\u003c/span\u003e of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of individual clients \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(no matter how impressive your intervention is, ultimately\u0026nbsp;if social validity is low then you have more tweaking to do)\u003c/span\u003e. The BCBA also consults with \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(this can be translated as 'remains available to', or in other words 'on top of your regular duties')\u003c/span\u003e and teaches staff/client caregivers/team members regarding pro-active, educational, programming, and behavioral supports; develops and implements comprehensive \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(comprehensive is key, and this is why we spend so much time planning and thinking--\u0026gt; the more deficits\u0026nbsp;the client needs assistance with, the more comprehensive\u0026nbsp;your intervention)\u003c/span\u003e treatment plans; and collaborates with \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(again, this is best translated as 'remains available to')\u003c/span\u003e related services providers as appropriate. The BCBA also provides direct staff supervision \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(it is common that direct contact with the client or with staff is billable time, but not so much the other important components\u0026nbsp;of the position that still must happen)\u003c/span\u003e, and evaluation of staff performance \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(this could include staff feedback, written evaluations, meeting with each supervisee monthly, or a mixture of all of the above. Again, this may not be considered billable time).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential Duties:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eUse appropriate assessment instruments \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Some companies do not provide business equipment/tools for you, so you will have to purchase these)\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnsure the accurate implementation of treatment plans, document contacts and observations; use professional knowledge and independent judgment to strategize continuous improvements \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Being a quality BCBA requires excellent self-analysis skills....you must seek to continually improve your skillset)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEstablish and maintain data measurement, collection, and analysis systems for clients \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Some companies provide access to data management systems, others do not)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaintain appropriate documentation and prepare and complete reports as required \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Keeping in mind that what is required \u003cu\u003ewill change\u003c/u\u003e)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnsure that all treatment plans and programs comply with contract requirements, satisfy all relevant insurance certification \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Credentialing is a PROCESS, and an employer with top-quality billers is a must)\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaintain highly organized, consistent, thorough, and systematic recordkeeping \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(As needed, you must be able to produce accurate, timely, complete client documentation)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeek creative options for ensuring the continuity and consistency of treatment and support services across settings for the lifespan of the client \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(The 'across settings' part can\u0026nbsp; be challenging, especially for school or center based services where you don't see the client's home life)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDevelop strategies for the stability of quality services when clients experience transitions \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(As the BCBA, you are responsible for successful client transition. This could include if hours decrease, if the program\u0026nbsp;decreases in intensity of goals, or if services terminate)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eConduct structured periodic service reviews to monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs and their implementation; modify and document plan changes as needed \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Everything you create as a BCBA must be open to revision as needed. Much of your time will be spent editing protocols, programs, or revising systems)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvide staff development, training, and modeling for team members in strategies and methodologies for successful implementation of the treatment plan \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(You must make time for this, which can be challenging)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvide consultation regarding crisis interventions and critical incident supports; complete Incident Reports as needed \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(When working with severe behavior or populations in crisis, your employer should provide adequate training, protective equipment, and support. Also, ethically you must practice within the boundaries of your clinical competence)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eParticipate in Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings for clients as appropriate; advocate for client needs in school settings \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(See why time-management skills are critical?)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eParticipate in professional growth activities such as conferences \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Your employer may or may not pay for this\u003c/span\u003e)\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u0026nbsp;Accept all other responsibilities as assigned. \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e(Pretty\u0026nbsp; much a vague and blanket statement isn't it? I would add the following reality check to this section: Accepting an insane caseload does not make you Superman/Superwoman, it will make you a very miserable BCBA. Understand that owning an ABA company does not qualify someone to actually be a good/ethical/honest employer, and hating the boss is the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-reasons-why-employees-quit-their-job-1918985\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e#1 reason why employees quit\u003c/a\u003e. Understand that staff turnover is scary high in this field..... there is a reason for that.\u0026nbsp; Understand that as a clinician there are many tasks you will complete that you just can't bill for. Understand that when you get home at the end of the day you likely still are not done with documentation/tasks. Understand that 'work life' may creep into your weekends too. Understand that many ABA employees report feeling underappreciated, devalued, and ignored by their employers, particularly at the RBT level.\u0026nbsp; Understand that there is a mental fatigue\u0026nbsp;that comes with this type of work, and the more dissatisfied you are with your employer the more it increases. Understand that as clinician you will get frustrated by ever- changing funder requirements, and increased time-sensitive\u0026nbsp;demands upon clinicians. Understand that employment offers for ABA positions often come with more strings attached than Pinocchio.... if you don't agree with something\u0026nbsp;in the offer letter, \u003cu\u003edo not sign it\u003c/u\u003e)\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Resources:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/04/preventing-burnout.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePreventing Burnout\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/06/runnin-on-empty.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eRunning on Empty\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://howtoaba.com/bcba-burnout/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBCBA Burnout\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/battling-bcba-burnout/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBattling Burnout\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/the-high-cost-of-stress-in-the-aba-workplace/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eStress in the ABA Workplace\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.relias.com/blog/addressing-employee-turnover-in-your-aba-agency\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAddressing ABA Employee Turnover\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eWaldman, J. D., Kelly, F., Arora, S., \u0026amp; Smith, H. L. (2004). The shocking cost of turnover in heath care.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cem class\u003d\"EmphasisTypeItalic\" style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eHealth Care Management Review, 29\u003c/em\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003e, 2–7\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eGriffith, G. M., Barbakou, A., \u0026amp; Hastings, R. P. (2014). Coping as a predictor of burnout and general health in therapists working in ABA schools.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cem class\u003d\"EmphasisTypeItalic\" style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eEuropean Journal of Special Needs Education, 29,\u003c/em\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;548–558.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eGibson, J. A., Grey, I. M., \u0026amp; Hastings, R. P. (2009). Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cem class\u003d\"EmphasisTypeItalic\" style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003eJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39,\u003c/em\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.102px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;1024–1030\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/6781850610514713464/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/11/reality-check-job-description.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/6781850610514713464"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/6781850610514713464"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/11/reality-check-job-description.html","title":"Reality Check: Job Description"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Rj6zVksf8/Xb27Mrnn0KI/AAAAAAAAFp4/-XayMHA3rWoZb5Z_G14FefJzPzH6UpESwCNcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-2277114688590897636"},"published":{"$t":"2019-08-31T10:17:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T18:00:28.131-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"assessment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Report."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Ecdkex9HqM/XWp8ov1TjFI/AAAAAAAAFlA/yWY70QuI-x8TSTEsg1ezLeXM5IH-27iYQCLcBGAs/s1600/photo-1502465771179-51f3535da42c.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"701\" data-original-width\u003d\"1049\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Ecdkex9HqM/XWp8ov1TjFI/AAAAAAAAFlA/yWY70QuI-x8TSTEsg1ezLeXM5IH-27iYQCLcBGAs/s400/photo-1502465771179-51f3535da42c.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf just reading the words \"The Report\" gave you a migraine headache and some unpleasant stomach cramps, then sounds like you are already familiar with the report writing process ;-)\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you had no reaction, then let me introduce a part of the job description for a supervisor/BCBA: \u003cb\u003eReport Writing.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIn most scenarios, when you begin working with a new client there is an assessment process that concludes with writing up a formal report. Depending on the funder, this report needs to be updated at specific intervals, such as every 6 months.\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe purpose of the report is to summarize the treatment plan, and justify the need for services (or with a progress report, to continue to justify the need for services).\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor newly certified clinicians the learning curve of report writing can be quite steep (I know it was for me). The report may need to include specific sections such as: Client Demographic Information, Client Diagnosis, Current Medication, Current \u0026amp; Former Therapies, School Schedule, Assessment Results (complete with grids/graphs), Functional Behavior Assessment, Coordination of Care, Transition Planning, etc.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nHaving strong written communication skills helps, as does being adept at \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2016/02/supervisor-tips-case-conceptualization.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCase Conceptualization\u003c/a\u003e, and compiling the report from strong assessment results. If the assessment process was rushed, skimpy, or otherwise flawed, then don't expect to write a stunning report from that data. The data collected during the assessment process are the foundation for the report to come. Don't neglect to gather important information during \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/01/conducting-client-intakes.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eIntake/Assessment\u003c/a\u003e, as this will cause problems down the road.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nBut first, a quick disclaimer: \u003ci\u003eThe clinical report is not a one-size-fits-all document. Your employer and/or the funding source will have specific requirements for how reports must be written. It's also important to consider the target audience: who is going to read the report? Reports are often written in very technical language that may be difficult for laypersons to understand, which means that someone needs to interpret the report to laypersons and review each section in detail. When in doubt, follow the report guidelines communicated to you by your employer, or the funding source.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\nSo let's jump in to some very generalized tips to clinical report writing:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI already mentioned above, but before even starting the report the assessment data are KEY. Having organized, accurate information (including any graphs or data sheets) at your fingertips will save SO much time when sitting down to write the report. Random pieces of paper scattered all over your desk? Not so much.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the template provided to you. Your employer should have given you a report template to use (which can often vary from one funder to the next). Following the template saves time, and decreases the chances you will have to make tons of edits later. If your employer embedded drop down menus into their template? Gold star for them. If you work for yourself, \u003cb\u003emake a template\u003c/b\u003e. It saves time.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf possible (because this may not be your choice), use an electronic data management system for reports. An electronic system will store collected program data, and generate its own graphs, so when it comes time to update the initial report you will save SO much time by not having to enter all this information in yourself. Oh and by the way, the amount of time you can bill for report writing will be a drop in the bucket compared to how much time it takes you to write it. So saving time in this process will be suuuuuper important.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways, always, always, always --\u0026gt; read your completed report multiple times before submitting. Be on the lookout for spelling errors, referring to a graph and then forgetting to include the graph, weird formatting glitches, dropped words/missed words, correct client name, etc. Trust me when I say you don't want to hand off a completed report to a family, school, or supervisor, and have them notice a really simple error that you missed. It's embarrassing.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nA well written report presents a full snapshot of the client, and thoroughly lays out a plan of action (including the clinical reasoning for choosing the plan of action). Selected goals are developmentally appropriate for current abilities, behaviors targeted for reduction are identified and described, and any barriers to instruction/progress are clearly stated with a specific plan for how to overcome these barriers during the period of authorization for services.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n*Resources:\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ababilling.net/blog/best-practices-aba-client-documentation/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBest Practices in Client Documentation\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ABA_Guidelines_for_ASD.pdf\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBACB Practice Guidelines\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;clean\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #303030; font-size: 13px;\"\u003ePapatola, K. J., \u0026amp; Lustig, S. L. (2016). \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4893036/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eNavigating a Managed Care Peer Review: Guidance for Clinicians Using Applied Behavior Analysis in the Treatment of Children on the Autism Spectrum.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/2277114688590897636/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/08/the-report.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/2277114688590897636"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/2277114688590897636"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/08/the-report.html","title":"The Report."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Ecdkex9HqM/XWp8ov1TjFI/AAAAAAAAFlA/yWY70QuI-x8TSTEsg1ezLeXM5IH-27iYQCLcBGAs/s72-c/photo-1502465771179-51f3535da42c.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-6248142122847448433"},"published":{"$t":"2019-06-22T10:20:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:59:22.111-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Therapy start up"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"interventions"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"'P' is for Priority"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q8PrmWbWEnw/XQ43F165TbI/AAAAAAAAFjM/zftXOHLR2V46zifN046M52f4pVsXgK--wCLcBGAs/s1600/leo-rivas-30808-unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1063\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"265\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q8PrmWbWEnw/XQ43F165TbI/AAAAAAAAFjM/zftXOHLR2V46zifN046M52f4pVsXgK--wCLcBGAs/s400/leo-rivas-30808-unsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nSuggested Reading:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/05/the-why-of-selecting-goals-for.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe \"Why\" of Selecting Intervention Goals\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nA large part of the BCBA role is designing treatments/intervention. There are many tools to help facilitate this process, such as caregiver or client interview, administering a full assessment, record review, observation, Functional Analysis, etc. A competent BCBA will collect information from a variety of sources and then compile the information to come up with a plan of action.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIn an ideal world, this plan of action would be as comprehensive, detailed, and lengthy, as it needed to be for the individual client to benefit from treatment. But since this is rarely an ideal world, all kinds of issues and constraints can lead to having to \u003cu\u003eprioritize treatment goals\u003c/u\u003e. Basically, this means to ask (and answer) the question: \"\u003cb\u003eWhat are the MOST important things to work on?\u003c/b\u003e\".\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nWhile many clients may need some level of support for the rest of their lives, often therapy services have a specific timeframe or clock to work within, as well as limits on how services must be provided (what location, at what intensity, etc.) that are set by the funding source and not by the clinician.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe 1st thing to know before jumping into prioritizing goals, is to throw any pre-formed ideas out the window. I will give some general guidelines below, but even with these guidelines the most important variable to consider when prioritizing ABA treatment goals is the individual receiving treatment. Yes, this is more important than looking at the assessment grid.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe context of the learning environment, individual reinforcement history, the needs and concerns of caregivers, level of family stress, and the functionality of specific skills are all highly important variables that must be weighed carefully against clinician recommendations.\u003cbr /\u003e\nJust because I think an 8 -year- old should know how to independently ride a bike, that doesn't mean bike riding is an important skill for the family. It also doesn't mean that bike riding is functional for the particular client, or even a preferred interest. So it would be foolish to attempt to prioritize treatment goals without looking through the lens of the individual receiving services.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOnce a thorough assessment of client needs and strengths has been conducted, then the guidelines below should be helpful for deciding what needs to be targeted, and in what order of priority:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eDevelopmental Functioning \u003c/span\u003e- For the clients chronological age, what should they be able to do? Particularly with very young clients (under 5) I recommend having a solid knowledge of developmental norms to be able to help the client contact success across settings. Being able to sit and attend in a group for 10 minutes may not be a big goal for the parents, but you can bet it's a big goal at school. ASD impacts developmental functioning, so it's important to prioritize intervention goals that will help the client access age-appropriate settings, activities, and social experiences.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eCurrent Problem Behaviors/Barriers to Improvement\u003c/span\u003e - This is likely the #1 reason why consumers reach out to ABA professionals for help, so it's usually no mystery which challenging behaviors are causing the most stress to the household. Tantrums, spitting, elopement, biting, no play skills, etc., all put a strain on the entire family. However, it will be very important to prioritize where to begin with behavioral intervention as to avoid overwhelming either the client or the household with an 88- page behavior plan. Start small, but with high impact.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eFunctional Skills/Daily Living Skills \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e- This is my 2nd favorite area to target for intervention, because most consumers who initiate ABA therapy services due so because daily life is \u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: yellow;\"\u003ehard\u003c/span\u003e. In order to make daily life less hard, it's critical to focus on practical, self-help skills. For example: requesting, making choices, toileting, dressing, tooth-brushing, establishing a bedtime routine, independent eating, etc. When daily living skills improve, it lessens the weight and stress placed on other members living in the household. Improving daily living skills also helps to increase the independence of the client, for years to come.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eParent \u0026amp; Caregiver Training\u003c/span\u003e- My \u003cb\u003efavorite\u003c/b\u003e area to target for intervention! If the client has low treatment hours, minimal availability for therapy, minimal access to other services or treatment, less than ideal educational placement, etc., then really the #1 goal of treatment should always be parent training. When parents or caregivers are trained in behavior analytic methodology, they are empowered to help their child themselves. This is the equivalent of handing someone a fish, vs. teaching someone HOW to fish. When you teach parents how to fish, you give them the ability to teach their child for years to come, to advocate for their child's needs, and to recognize low-quality therapies and clinicians before precious time, energy, and money can be wasted.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n*Further Resources:\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bcotb.com/how-to-prioritize-aba-therapy-goals/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Prioritize ABA Therapy Goals\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3004694/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e3 Important Things to Consider When Starting Intervention\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://trishakatkin.com/blog/10-essential-life-skills-for-students-with-autism\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e10 Essential Life Skills for Students with Autism\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/6248142122847448433/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/06/p-is-for-priority.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/6248142122847448433"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/6248142122847448433"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/06/p-is-for-priority.html","title":"'P' is for Priority"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q8PrmWbWEnw/XQ43F165TbI/AAAAAAAAFjM/zftXOHLR2V46zifN046M52f4pVsXgK--wCLcBGAs/s72-c/leo-rivas-30808-unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-8922867441416345522"},"published":{"$t":"2019-05-01T13:16:00.004-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:59:09.071-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interviews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Interviewing Blues"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"*Recommended Reading:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2015/07/ready-for-interview.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eReady for the Interview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2012/03/interview-other-side.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Other Side of the Interview\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2012/03/interview-other-side.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OAjXWHic1I0/XMm-22nYOuI/AAAAAAAAFgc/z1yUUqmzI6QNifb3-x2zphLFw5QgZu32gCLcBGAs/s400/blog.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nThe interview process is a time where both the Interview\u003ci\u003eer\u003c/i\u003e and Interview\u003ci\u003eee\u003c/i\u003e assess each other to determine \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/02/goodness-of-fit.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGoodness-of-Fit\u003c/a\u003e, and make a decision about partnership. Sound odd? It shouldn't. As an employee/contractor of a company, family, or organization, you are partnering up with the vision, goals, and plans of the organization when you agree to work there. Even if just for a brief contract where you offer your expertise, you are leaving a stamp on that company for years to come.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nI've posted before about the interview process from the perspective of a parent hiring ABA professionals, or an ABA professional landing a great job. But what about the perspective of the interviewer? If you own an ABA company/employ direct staff, or hold a Director/Executive position, then you likely will have the responsibility to recruit, hire, and possibly train staff. Are you up to it? Based on my own experiences in this field....no. You're likely not :-).\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nI have had some just dreadful interviews for ABA positions. Totally terrible. Regardless of company size, if the company CEO was clinical or non-clinical, or whether I was interviewing as a contractor or an employee, I have observed that many people wearing the hat of \"interviewer\", should probably give that hat to someone else. A bad job interview is like a bad appetizer at a restaurant, in that it definitely doesn't leave you wanting more.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nIf you are finding that it's difficult to fill positions, or that applicants are turning down job offers from you regularly, there is definitely a reason for that. You may be thinking it's the pay rate, or the area, or just super hard to recruit in-demand ABA professionals, but might I suggest it's your interviewing skills?? If I am not impressed or intrigued during a 1st interview, I definitely won't return for a 2nd. Guaranteed.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nSo, let's look at what \u003cu\u003edoes \u003c/u\u003ework----\u0026gt;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nWhen interviewers get it \u003cb\u003eright\u003c/b\u003e (I mean, really right), they leave the interviewee excited about the opportunity to partner up with them. If either the interviewer or the interviewee feel resigned, so-so, or apathetic about the possibility of working together, that's a pretty good sign that something about the interview process was lacking.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nTo get the interview process \u003cb\u003eright\u003c/b\u003e, and succeed at the goal of recruiting and hiring the BEST (which should always be your goal)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nHere's to attracting \u0026amp; hiring the BEST!\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/8922867441416345522/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/05/interviewing-blues.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8922867441416345522"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8922867441416345522"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/05/interviewing-blues.html","title":"Interviewing Blues"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OAjXWHic1I0/XMm-22nYOuI/AAAAAAAAFgc/z1yUUqmzI6QNifb3-x2zphLFw5QgZu32gCLcBGAs/s72-c/blog.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-1271622648111258421"},"published":{"$t":"2019-02-06T14:05:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:58:01.033-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"interventions"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Before You Teach"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BT31laXauPc/XFsvhK1SP_I/AAAAAAAAFbs/jlKCYu4t_-gFAxLgqhiGOXQL7M6q9Vg6QCLcBGAs/s1600/santi-vedri-707620-unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1068\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BT31laXauPc/XFsvhK1SP_I/AAAAAAAAFbs/jlKCYu4t_-gFAxLgqhiGOXQL7M6q9Vg6QCLcBGAs/s400/santi-vedri-707620-unsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e*Recommended Reading:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2012/10/dtt-discrete-trial-teaching.html\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eDiscrete Trial Teaching\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://kidmechanix.com/ready-learn-group/\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003ePre-Requisite Skills to Group Instruction\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.thoughtco.com/learn-foundation-skill-academic-success-3110357\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\"Learning to Learn\" skills\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eOne of the most important components of quality instruction, in addition to accurate assessment, ongoing data collection, and an individualized system of reinforcement, is the understanding of how Pre-Requisite Skills impact learning and progress.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eThink of any skill you are trying to teach like a ladder. For some clients, moving from rung 2 straight to rung 5 is fairly simple, and for others that is nearly impossible. What is a logical mastery progression for one client, could cause another client to derail any progress gains. Skill acquisition is an \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/05/the-art-of-skill-acqusition.html\"\u003eart\u003c/a\u003e, and requires some serious fine-tuning at times in order to ensure the client continues to progress.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eWhat cannot be left out of this conversation is the pre-requisite skills to what you are working hard to teach. Or, what is \u003ci\u003eunderneath\u003c/i\u003e what you are teaching. Have you broken the skill down as far as you can? Are you sure?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eSome examples:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eTeaching playing with toys according to function --\u0026gt; How many toys can the client interact with for more than a few seconds?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eTeaching motor imitation --\u0026gt; Does the client attend? If not, how will they see the action to imitate?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eTeaching a listener responder instruction (\"sit down\") --\u0026gt; How many adult demands does the client currently follow/Who else in the client's life is requiring sitting behavior?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eTeaching play behavior through coloring/drawing --\u0026gt; Does the client interact with crayons/markers ever? Do they have any idea what to do with a crayon?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eTeaching a vocal manding repertoire\u0026nbsp;--\u0026gt; How many sounds does the client currently make per hour, if any?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eWhen designing intervention it can be quite overwhelming to decide where to start first, what skills should be prioritized, and which deficits are impacting the client the most on a day-to-day basis. BUT, once you start to examine the underlying skill deficits that are causing many responding errors, it gets much easier to streamline/maximize therapy sessions by focusing on those pivotal areas of learning that will positively impact other areas.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eWhen progress on a particular program or target stalls, regresses, or is inconsistent, beyond modifying prompt levels, reinforcement, or changing the stimuli, along with the suggestions below, it's a good idea to also focus on the skill(s) underneath the skill you are teaching:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eExamine the data closely, what kind of progress has the client made on the specific program/target over time?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eAre all the programs demonstrating need for troubleshooting, or just one particular program?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eIs it necessary to return to some previously mastered concepts?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eIs therapy happening frequently enough/is the program being taught frequently enough?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eIs the teaching method consistent across the team?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatch the client carefully\u003c/b\u003e during teaching trials to learn about the types of errors that are occurring (or if non-responsiveness is occurring)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e(Super helpful tip) Observe a typically developing peer perform the specific target or skill. Compare that to how the client performs the target or skill. What's different/missing?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\"\u003eReference:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ846778.pdf\"\u003e(2005). A Model for Problem Solving in Discrete Trial Training for Children with Autism\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/1271622648111258421/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/02/before-you-teach.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/1271622648111258421"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/1271622648111258421"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/02/before-you-teach.html","title":"Before You Teach"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BT31laXauPc/XFsvhK1SP_I/AAAAAAAAFbs/jlKCYu4t_-gFAxLgqhiGOXQL7M6q9Vg6QCLcBGAs/s72-c/santi-vedri-707620-unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-8849329875743896782"},"published":{"$t":"2019-01-19T09:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-19T09:09:00.108-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Quantifying Value"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p4kEfOqJrEI/XEMkKHZoYGI/AAAAAAAAFZs/0ObLusZdq3cKVvTbkPDasoLhqWKREu_IwCLcBGAs/s1600/rawpixel-760030-unsplash.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1236\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p4kEfOqJrEI/XEMkKHZoYGI/AAAAAAAAFZs/0ObLusZdq3cKVvTbkPDasoLhqWKREu_IwCLcBGAs/s400/rawpixel-760030-unsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"308\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eValue\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e -\u0026nbsp; \u003ci\u003e1)\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003ethe regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.; 2)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003ea person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\"Value\" is currently a hot buzzword with employers/recruiters looking to fill ABA positions, and if you haven't been on an interview yet and heard the \"We value our team\" speech.... you will.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003eEmployers will tell you how much they VALUE their team, value their employees, \"couldn't do what they do without them\", and value the contributions of the clinicians, but without observable action steps does this word actually mean anything?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eI can't count how many times I've heard employers go on and on about how much they \u003cb\u003evalue \u003c/b\u003etheir team/staff, and see the importance of each team member. Yet when talking with the staff, they are often overworked, underpaid, and frustrated. So it would seem there is a disconnect somewhere, or ABA companies would not have such \u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/why-people-quit-your-company-and-how-behavior-analysis-can-slow-the-revolving-door-at-aba-service-providers/\"\u003ehigh turnover rates.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat's going on here?\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eLet's look at both parts of the definition\u0026nbsp;of \u003cb\u003eValue\u003c/b\u003e, to shed some light on the problem:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e1) The importance or usefulness of something: This is basically how the employer values YOU. Are you viewed as a unique individual, possessing specific talents and unique perspective, as someone\u0026nbsp;who would benefit the company, and a much needed addition to the current team? No? Well then what kind of \"value\" is that? To quantify\u0026nbsp;value, yes, we do need to touch on the financial\u0026nbsp;aspect. As an ABA provider, are you being paid a \u003cu\u003ereasonable wage\u003c/u\u003e based on average salaries in your area, your education, and your experience? Are you working somewhere where you can give feedback to management, have a say in how you perform your job, and receive the level of support you need to grow? If you are truly an important part of the team, what happens when you disagree with a decision from management? Is your viewpoint heard and respected, or dismissed? Worse yet, does management simply pacify you (pretend to hear your concerns), but no change actually happens?Employers far too often focus on their bottom line, without intentionally working to put together a team of highly-valued ABA clinicians who will approach their work with passion and excellence. I've been in this field for a long time, and trust me: passion will take a person much farther than just talent.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e2) A person's\u0026nbsp;principles/standards of their own behavior: This is basically how YOU value you. Have you truly sat and considered all that you bring to the table as a RBT/BCaBA/BCBA? It's probably much more than you realize. No 2 clinicians\u0026nbsp;are exactly the same, so even though you may have the same educational background and certification as every one else applying for the position, you possess\u0026nbsp;a unique personality, perspective, and style, that would be hard to replicate. What is most important to you about a position? Do you value income the most? Or flexibility? Or not being micro-managed to death? Or working for ethical professionals? Or a family-like atmosphere? Or cool perks and paid vacations? What really matters to you? And here is the tough part---\u0026gt; Once you learn what your values are, don't toss them out the window just because an employer approaches you with a really good offer. \u003cu\u003eYou won't thrive in a position that cost you your values.\u003c/u\u003e To put this another way, if you apply for a company that seems FAR more interested in your certification than who you actually are as an individual: run. Do not walk, run from places like that.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e*Resource:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eKnow what your core values are, and hold firm to them:\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.valuescentre.com/our-products/products-individuals/personal-values-assessment-pva\"\u003e Personal Values Assessment\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/8849329875743896782/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/01/quantifying-value.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8849329875743896782"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/8849329875743896782"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2019/01/quantifying-value.html","title":"Quantifying Value"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p4kEfOqJrEI/XEMkKHZoYGI/AAAAAAAAFZs/0ObLusZdq3cKVvTbkPDasoLhqWKREu_IwCLcBGAs/s72-c/rawpixel-760030-unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-396178850407001422"},"published":{"$t":"2018-12-13T15:13:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:56:56.152-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Supervisor Tips"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Selecting an ABA Supervisor"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"*Recommended Reading: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/12/selecting-aba-employer.html\"\u003eSelecting an ABA Employer\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HH3fypUsaeI/XBK4ZPK_HaI/AAAAAAAAFXw/gAQgwOkKC2cdzV6VqYSs7SCsPxFqEPLNwCLcBGAs/s1600/photo-1525422847952-7f91db09a364.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"697\" data-original-width\u003d\"1065\" height\u003d\"261\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HH3fypUsaeI/XBK4ZPK_HaI/AAAAAAAAFXw/gAQgwOkKC2cdzV6VqYSs7SCsPxFqEPLNwCLcBGAs/s400/photo-1525422847952-7f91db09a364.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor individuals seeking to work as a RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA, part of the journey is to receive direct supervision, oversight, and/or training from a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis supervision relationship can (at times) be challenging to find, and it can be even more challenging to find a \u003ci\u003egood fit\u003c/i\u003e. Like anything else related to working in this field, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/02/goodness-of-fit.html\"\u003eGoodness-of-Fit \u003c/a\u003eshould be prioritized over just meeting minimum requirements.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nA low-quality supervision experience will not yield a clinician who is ready for the rigorous demands of succeeding in this field.\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe decision to initiate a supervisee-supervisor relationship should be carefully evaluated, and must be approached similar to a job interview.\u003cbr /\u003e\nOn a job interview, the applicant is not just looking to impress an employer. There is also a need to gather information about company culture, pay, benefits, evaluation of performance, company vision, etc.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOkay....so then why do so many of us treat the supervisee-supervisor relationship more casually than we would starting a new job??? The selection of an ABA Supervisor can have far-reaching implications on your effectiveness as a clinician one day, which if you ask me, is FAR more important than a simple job interview.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nSee below for some general guidelines to help you select a Mentor for the supervisee-supervisor experience. I hope they're helpful!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable border\u003d\"1\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"MsoTable15Plain1\" style\u003d\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 654px;\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style\u003d\"height: 45.55pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: -1; mso-yfti-lastfirstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctd style\u003d\"border: 1pt solid rgb(191, 191, 191); height: 45.55pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 490.85pt;\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"654\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYES, this person should be a Mentor: \u003c/b\u003eI use the word Mentor intentionally,\n  because the supervisee-supervisor relationship (ideally) should continue far\n  after certification. Your first big interview post-BCBA certification, your 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e\n  conference attendance or presentation, your 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e promotion or\n  exciting leadership opportunity…all of these events should be discussed and\n  shared with the ABA Supervisor. After all, this person has invested heavily\n  in your future success, shouldn’t they care about how you do once you pass the\n  exam?? It would be odd if they didn’t care.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style\u003d\"height: 45.55pt; mso-yfti-irow: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctd style\u003d\"background: rgb(242, 242, 242); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid rgb(191, 191, 191); height: 45.55pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-background-themeshade: 242; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themeshade: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 490.85pt;\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"654\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSimilar Career Aspirations \u0026amp; Goals: \u003c/b\u003eI get contacted on a regular basis by\n  people seeking BCBA supervision, and I always ask about their future career\n  aspirations. I primarily work in-homes, with children under the age of 5. If\n  my supervisee wants to eventually work as an animal trainer, that is\n  something I need to know about. Obviously, the science is the science. But\n  beyond the science, it is important as a supervisor that I have the\n  experience and expertise to be a valuable resource for my supervisee.\n  Otherwise, a more well-matched supervisor would be a better choice.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style\u003d\"height: 47.6pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctd style\u003d\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid rgb(191, 191, 191); height: 47.6pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themeshade: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 490.85pt;\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"654\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvailability to Supervise: \u003c/b\u003eThis point is critical for anyone receiving\n  BCBA supervision through their current job. Just because you were matched\n  with a supervisor does not mean that person actually has the availability to\n  properly train and mentor you. If the only time you see or speak to your BCBA\n  supervisor is during a therapy session twice a month\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;wingdings\u0026quot;; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;\"\u003eà\u003c/span\u003eYikes\u003c/span\u003e.\n  \u003c/b\u003eI am not saying to quit your job, but just\n  know that you will very likely need to supplement the supervision you are\n  receiving through work (hire an additional external supervisor), and probably at your own\n  expense.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style\u003d\"height: 45.55pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctd style\u003d\"background: rgb(242, 242, 242); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid rgb(191, 191, 191); height: 45.55pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-background-themeshade: 242; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themeshade: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 490.85pt;\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"654\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuitable Experience Supervising: \u003c/b\u003eYes, the BACB has added more guidelines to\n  ensure that BCBA's who supervise others have the proper qualifications to do\n  so. Which is great. However, it is still important as the supervisee to do your\n  diligence and ask questions about your supervisor’s background and experience\n  supervising. Again, this person will have a far-reaching impact on your\n  career in this field. Wouldn’t you want to know how experienced they are as a\n  supervisor in advance? Or what their supervision style is? Or what their\n  expectations of you are? These are all critical questions to ask, right up\n  front.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style\u003d\"height: 45.55pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctd style\u003d\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid rgb(191, 191, 191); height: 45.55pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themeshade: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BFBFBF .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themeshade: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 490.85pt;\" valign\u003d\"top\" width\u003d\"654\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApproachable: \u003c/b\u003eLastly, in my experiences even available, highly qualified, and\n  similarly matched BCBA's, can have a cold, overly formal, or condescending demeanor\n  that makes them seem highly unapproachable to supervisees. It’s sad, but it\n  does happen. Just because someone has 30 years’ experience in the field, and\n  has published tons of research, that does not automatically mean you will\n  enjoy being a supervisee to that person. As a supervisee, you should feel\n  comfortable asking your supervisor questions (which many of the RBT’s I talk\n  to are \u003ci\u003eterrified\u003c/i\u003e to ask their\n  supervisor questions), stating your opinion, or asking for more help. \u0026nbsp;If you can’t depend on the supervisor to\n  respond respectfully to your questions, suggestions, or complaints, then you\n  may be working with the wrong supervisor.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n* Resources:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5118252/\"\u003e'Recommended Practices for Individual Supervision of Aspiring Behavior Analysts'\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.abcbehaviortx.com/single-post/2016/05/22/Distance-BCBA-Supervision-Part-1-What-you-Need-to-Know\"\u003eblog post\u003c/a\u003e gives great information about how Distance Supervision works\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor more information about obtaining the RBT credential, or\u0026nbsp; BCaBA/BCBA certification, see www.Bacb.com\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/396178850407001422/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/12/selecting-aba-supervisor.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/396178850407001422"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/396178850407001422"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/12/selecting-aba-supervisor.html","title":"Selecting an ABA Supervisor"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HH3fypUsaeI/XBK4ZPK_HaI/AAAAAAAAFXw/gAQgwOkKC2cdzV6VqYSs7SCsPxFqEPLNwCLcBGAs/s72-c/photo-1525422847952-7f91db09a364.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-3281637775363405250"},"published":{"$t":"2018-11-06T15:46:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:56:29.554-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BCBA"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA Employment"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Bleeding Staff"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cCb2Obasj8Y/W-H7tOVqVxI/AAAAAAAAFUk/UaMbkqS9AiI5Uu5yLoAmPxIyaFubxqHMQCLcBGAs/s1600/photo-1529522210435-26cb9e92a33d.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"700\" data-original-width\u003d\"1050\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cCb2Obasj8Y/W-H7tOVqVxI/AAAAAAAAFUk/UaMbkqS9AiI5Uu5yLoAmPxIyaFubxqHMQCLcBGAs/s400/photo-1529522210435-26cb9e92a33d.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Recommended Post: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.iloveaba.com/2014/04/preventing-burnout.html\"\u003ePreventing Burnout\u003c/a\u003e (practitioner tips)\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you're an ABA peep working in this field and you haven't experienced burnout yet, it's likely that you will at some point in your career.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe way I see it, there are 2 main prevention strategies when it comes to professional burnout:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProactively prevent it at the employee/practitioner level\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProactively prevent it at the business owner/employer level\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nLet's talk about option #2.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nPeople who work in human service fields such as counseling/mental health, psychology, social work, in general often report high levels of stress, mental strain, and burnout, but there are also multiple factors outside of the direct control of the practitioner that can worsen this issue.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nIn my position, I regularly recruit, hire, and onboard new staff. I regularly observe that many of the new hires are seeking a position with quality supervisor/management support, clear channels of communication, and a liveable wage, which were all lacking in their previous positions.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nI also regularly observe that multiple applicants come to me from a handful of agencies in my local area. I refer to this as places that are \"bleeding staff\". Meaning, their employees are quitting in \u003cu\u003edroves\u003c/u\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nEver wonder why some companies/agencies seem to have a revolving door when it comes to ABA staff? Glad you asked.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nThere could be pervasive, unresolved issues with:\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInconsistent hours which \u003d inconsistent pay\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard to reach or chronically unavailable supervisors\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLack of goodness-of-fit (company culture is lacking)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsufficient program eligibility requirements (clients being accepted are not on board with treatment/abrasive to staff/highly resistant to change, etc.)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLack of variety in your role/position or Lack of advancement opportunities beyond your position\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLack of proper training and/or low-quality training\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nFor employers or agency owners, what can we do to ensure that we put systems in place to help prevent burnout from occurring, and also to quickly identify and address burnout that is already occurring?\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nPLENTY.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocus on quality right from the start - \u003c/b\u003eQuality recruiting practices, quality training, quality onboarding. Ensure that people are properly prepared for their role, understand the demands of their position, and have been trained to competency to perform their role with excellence.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeadership training yields professionals, not workers\u003c/b\u003e - When leadership training (accountability, initiative, critical thinking skills) is built in to the staff training process, what this produces is future leaders who will produce high-quality work. Leaders add value to organizations, versus just holding a position.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreate company policies and procedures of operation ... a\u003ci\u003end actually enforce them\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e- Speaking from experience, the only thing worse than working for an employer that lacks appropriate policies, is working for an employer that has policies but never enforces them. This may sound odd, but a lack of appropriate operating systems can hinder effective employee performance. For example, when the illness policy is not enforced, clients get sick. When clients get sick, employees get sick. When employees get sick, they cannot work. When employees cannot depend on reliable, consistent income, here comes job dissatisfaction and stress.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nTo put it simply, the work that we do is \u003ci\u003efar\u003c/i\u003e too important to approach it from a space of frustration or mental fatigue. We have to guard our own emotional well-being, as well as hold low-quality employers accountable for consistent business practices that contribute to lowered levels of job satisfaction. It's \u003cu\u003eNOT \u003c/u\u003eokay.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n* Professional Burnout Resources:\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bhcoe.org/project/decreasing-rbt-burnout-imrpove-health/?fbclid\u003dIwAR0aOq1RFORpuicfIGTCxK6UueTQdEZFXOaJQSz6GYsbi-uef9DHmM-0RTg\"\u003eDecreasing Burnout in RBT's\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339\"\u003eHigh Levels of Burnout among BCBA's\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://bsci21.org/the-high-cost-of-stress-in-the-aba-workplace/?fbclid\u003dIwAR3b8OkjSrm_apjdlFZxNO7GAUBGru7HbiPRC_sYVwTckXdNwDnDwlsWS3k\"\u003eThe high cost of stress in the ABA workplace\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/3281637775363405250/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/11/bleeding-staff.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/3281637775363405250"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/3281637775363405250"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/11/bleeding-staff.html","title":"Bleeding Staff"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cCb2Obasj8Y/W-H7tOVqVxI/AAAAAAAAFUk/UaMbkqS9AiI5Uu5yLoAmPxIyaFubxqHMQCLcBGAs/s72-c/photo-1529522210435-26cb9e92a33d.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910085778879504657.post-4560267775020232034"},"published":{"$t":"2018-07-25T14:52:00.004-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-26T17:55:44.135-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staff training"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ethics/Professionalism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"interventions"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABA"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fast \u0026 Furious ABA"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_0o2kycWHmA/W1i8cacTiKI/AAAAAAAAFF0/5r4PfmqTVOAb8c3n2fvIMrYJ-0V8PSkiACLcBGAs/s1600/fredo-figaredo-385771-unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_0o2kycWHmA/W1i8cacTiKI/AAAAAAAAFF0/5r4PfmqTVOAb8c3n2fvIMrYJ-0V8PSkiACLcBGAs/s400/fredo-figaredo-385771-unsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zgSsagvrZMQ/W1jGsIQPb8I/AAAAAAAAFGI/EvBOFNno87IkNjomMSHE-A8qBZWBtjrwwCLcBGAs/s1600/caleb-george-352-unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zgSsagvrZMQ/W1jGsIQPb8I/AAAAAAAAFGI/EvBOFNno87IkNjomMSHE-A8qBZWBtjrwwCLcBGAs/s400/caleb-george-352-unsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"In reality, there is no \u003cu\u003esingle\u003c/u\u003e Lovaas model because the work done at UCLA was dynamic, creative, and ever-changing\"\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"1:1 was certainly critical. It was the starting point of treatment. But as soon as possible we wanted children to be able to learn in small and then large groups\"\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"You have to experiment and look at your results. When something works, you stay with it; when you try something that doesn't work, you drop it\"\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"Ivar did not believe in protocols. He wanted us to probe and of course evaluate if what we were doing was effective\"\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"We needed to be flexible. And we needed to be \u003cb\u003ecritical thinkers\u003c/b\u003e\"\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nQuotes are from \"\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319409030\"\u003eThe Lovaas Model: Love it or Hate it, But first Understand It\"\u003c/a\u003e (Ch. 2)\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nQuality, effective, and authentic ABA treatment will be dynamic and ever- evolving. If it isn't, then \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2013/02/is-this-aba.html\"\u003ethat's not ABA\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nPretty simple.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Quality treatment should be individual focused. This means that programming/goals are functional for the person receiving treatment. Is it critical at this time that your 4 year old client learn to label a photo of a giraffe? No? Then why are you teaching it?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Quality treatment requires the active involvement and engagement of the parents or caregivers. Otherwise, who is all this for?? If your client can mand, wait appropriately, transition, and answer simple questions for you but can't do any of that with a parent, then what was the point of that?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Quality treatment puts a high value on staff training (as in: both initial AND ongoing training and supervision). When staff are not properly trained in conceptual ABA theory, as well as real-life application, that will absolutely impact the quality of treatment. While you're training, don't forget that critical thinking must often be taught as well. For example, \"\u003ci\u003eAlways follow THIS protocol, except for when ______\u003c/i\u003e\", or \"\u003ci\u003eFollow the child's motivation by doing ________\u003c/i\u003e\", or \"\u003ci\u003eWhen in doubt, be sure to avoid ________\u003c/i\u003e\". Create training scenarios where the staff must fill-in-the-blank of those types of critical thinking questions.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Quality treatment uses assessment tools to guide and help conceptualize treatment planning, and not as a paint by number manual that \u003cb\u003emust\u003c/b\u003e be followed grid by grid for every single client.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Quality treatment is not a slave to any specific \"way\" of delivering intervention. You could absolutely \u003cb\u003elove\u003c/b\u003e discrete trial, or incidental teaching, but if the method is not effective for a particular client then guess which one needs to change? (It's the method....not the client)\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n*Quality treatment understands and supports the need for a high level of clinical supervision and oversight. Regardless of the amount of supervision the funding source will approve, ask for the amount of hours needed to ethically oversee a case. If you cannot effectively provide supervision under the constraints set forth by the funding source, \u003cu\u003ethen do not accept the case.\u003c/u\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\nMy best (and often my favorite) kind of sessions are the ones that probably look highly chaotic. Lots of impromptu\u0026nbsp;suggestions, changing data sheets on the spur of the moment, jumping between training the staff and the parent, and on the spot functional analysis of behavior. These sessions may look chaotic, but the end result is treatment gold: Specific and intentional treatment improvements that will help the client learn more effectively, across both the ABA team and the parents.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nContrast that with some seriously poor examples I've observed of dead, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.iloveaba.com/2018/05/the-boring-awards.html\"\u003eboring sessions\u003c/a\u003e, where the staff is glued in one spot for 2 hours, never deviates from the data sheet (even as scores begin to plummet), the client is disinterested and disengaged, and the parents are nowhere to be seen.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nQuality treatment must be \u003cu\u003edynamic\u003c/u\u003e (lively, changing, energetic) both by design and in its application. This should be the goal of any quality ABA provider.\u003cbr /\u003e\nThink more of cars rapidly racing around a track, making minute -by -minute performance decisions and adjustments, and less of sitting on a motionless lake with a pole in the water, waiting for fish to come to you.\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iSICQRZBhf4/W1jFpl9yR5I/AAAAAAAAFGA/_CXrovBgHBIdN2SJQ5padmdkW9zfNowKQCLcBGAs/s1600/dieter-kuhl-502651-unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iSICQRZBhf4/W1jFpl9yR5I/AAAAAAAAFGA/_CXrovBgHBIdN2SJQ5padmdkW9zfNowKQCLcBGAs/s400/dieter-kuhl-502651-unsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003dwww.iloveaba.com\u003eI Love ABA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/feeds/4560267775020232034/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/07/fast-furious-aba.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4560267775020232034"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/910085778879504657/posts/default/4560267775020232034"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.iloveaba.com/2018/07/fast-furious-aba.html","title":"Fast \u0026 Furious ABA"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tameika Meadows, BCBA, Blog Author"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17008810597417201971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRu-32Kiv0YjGfVQQ0isn09_Q0rxpVUSLk206uq3faX3NIRWl2Ysmtq6cdZ5IPewos6C9xm3Fn_05hk7DBTKU0BOOraF03cyPTHWfXXjm5RyHAEAXnZ3oiK8cEXrAcg/s220/20161223_173533-1.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_0o2kycWHmA/W1i8cacTiKI/AAAAAAAAFF0/5r4PfmqTVOAb8c3n2fvIMrYJ-0V8PSkiACLcBGAs/s72-c/fredo-figaredo-385771-unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});