What Qualifications Are Required to Become a BCBA?

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) have risen to the top of their field. This certification not only verifies that they have the knowledge and experience required to hold a leading position in applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), but it also enables them to serve in certain roles that they couldn’t without it. Gaining BCBA certification […]

How to Prepare for an RBT Interview

So, you want to be a behavior technician. Congratulations! You have decided on a career path that will make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders, as well as their families. The first step of the process, as you may well know, is obtaining your certification […]

RBT Exam Guide

On the path to becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), you must pass the official RBT examination. This test is the final part of RBT certification, testing the knowledge and skills you have been taught during the coursework program and during the competency assessment. To work directly in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA […]

How Long Does It Take to Become an RBT?

A Registered Behavior Technician, or RBT, is an integral part of supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. RBTs often have the most hands-on role with children during applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) treatments, meaning they are the front-line workers who are helping their patients build skills. In order to become […]

Is RBT Certification Worth It?

The number of children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States and around the world is increasing every year. While there are many different reasons why the ASD prevalence rate is climbing, the fact is that more trained professionals are needed to help support these children through applied behavior analysis […]

How Long Does It Take to Become a BCBA?

If your passion is helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, then becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) might be a great career for you. As a BCBA, you will be tasked with administering applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), following its principles and using various strategies to help children with […]

What is the Autism Cares Act?

Thanks to the hard work of advocacy organizations, researchers and the behavioral health field at large, much progress has been made over the last 25 years in the understanding, acceptance and inclusion of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many walls have been broken down by their work, which has resulted in major advancements in […]

RBT Work — How to Prepare for a Session

Behavioral technicians are the people who directly help support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These people may be Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). In most cases, RBTs will work one-on-one with patients and report to BCBAs who help coordinate applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) treatment plans. The job of […]

Common Misconceptions About ABA Therapy

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is widely considered to be the gold standard of treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA therapy is rooted in the principles of Behavior Analysis (BA), other scientific principles and evidence of what works well to support children with this neurodevelopmental disorder. As more knowledge, awareness and […]

Positive Reinforcement in ABA

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is a well-regarded treatment plan for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Rooted in scientific evidence and core principles of Behavior Analysis (BA), ABA therapy helps children with autism gain the communication and social skills they typically struggle with, while also modifying certain behaviors. Therapists have a lot of […]