Best Ways to Mentor New RBTs

The people who work at your ABA therapy practice are integral to the success of the treatment plans for the patients you serve. That’s why it’s so important to hire the right people to carry out the plans, helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gain the communication, social interaction and daily life skills they […]

Creating Burnout-Prevention Plans for RBTs

The job of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) can be very rewarding and fulfilling. RBTs are often directly responsible for administering applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) on a one-to-one basis to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). At the same time, the job can be very challenging, full of stress, disappointment and frustration. All of […]

Signs That Your In-Home RBT is Not a Good Match

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) can help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) make great strides in learning and behavior. Over time, they can learn to communicate and socialize better, build necessary life skills and modify certain behaviors so they can live happy, healthy and independent lives. Much of the success of in-home ABA therapy […]

What Skills Make Someone a Great RBT?

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) plays an integral role in supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders. They work every day in fields such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) to help children gain communication and social interaction skills while also modifying certain behaviors. A career as an RBT can be […]

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 […]

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 […]

What Does a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Do?

When children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are referred for applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), they will have a team of professionals on their side. This team will be responsible for observing your child, crafting a treatment plan that specifically addresses their unique strengths and challenges, setting goals and tracking progress toward those goals. In […]