Careers in ABA with Lisa Guerrero PhD BCBA

[@ABAmadeeasy]

A few corrections/clarifications: 7:41 BCBA's have 1,500 hrs experience (not 15,000) 8:34 Salaries stated in how much you would make per hour, so RBT $12-18/hr BCaBA $18-$30+/hr, BCBA $38-60/hr

[@soniyapuri5442]

Maam , iam in india i want to do aba cerification to help my son and other aswell . Plz guide me for online programme.

[@quanasiagreen3745]

Here in CT some school districts start RBTs at $25 a hour outside agency's start around $18-$21 Come to CT, lol just kidding dont lol

[@jenniferh.7219]

What does BCBA stand for?

[@adilmaha]

@@jenniferh.7219 Board Certified Behavior Analysis

[@Sare.rbutto]

@@adilmaha Analyst *

[@daverage4729]

Been considering ABA as a career and this video really answered a lot of questions. Clearly explained and every area covered. Many thanks.

[@mrsgrant84]

The online exam is done at Pearson Vue Education Center. I am currently a nurse, switching over to ABA. I have my bachelor of psychology and is working on my Master of Psychology specializing in ABA and I think it is definitely worth it. It is challenging because of all the different steps I have to take and the amount of information I have to learn to get to my final goal, BCBA. Its an rewarding field, the job market is great, you have open up your own center, work in a center, work in the home, or travel. it has a lot of opportunities available. I would recommend it.

[@RICARDOMONTES12]

Racent Grandison do you need to be a psychology major in order to start a masters in ABA?

[@Dson213]

@@RICARDOMONTES12 not sure if you are still looking for this information, but not necessarily. It depends on the school. The school I am going to is just looking for a bachelor's of any kind and a grade point average of over 2.9, but their ABA is considered a Masters of Special Education. Some colleges have it under psych, so you would need to figure out what the university is requiring for masters enrollment.

[@mily87ful]

The reason of delaying grad school was student loans . I just can’t take another loan

[@mrhymer95]

Yes, please do a segment on the advantages and disadvantages of working as an employee verses working as a private contractor. I'm new in this field and decided to work as an employee with an agency.

[@ABAmadeeasy]

I'm actually thinking of trying out a KZbin live stream to answer a bunch of questions in the near future. Will try to get to this question if there is enough time!

[@puchistaya]

I would love to know that too!

[@kimoramicheal8353]

@@ABAmadeeasy Can't wait!

[@sonyav3]

Thank you for posting this! I'm on the verge of getting trained to be a ABA therapist and am super excited for the opportunity but also a tad bit nervous. This was very helpful.

[@ABAmadeeasy]

Yeah it's always a bit nerve wracking at first but you'll do great! The great thing is you always start with pairing and data collection without placing demands so it is easier to ease in for both you and the client. If you haven't done so, I recommend watching my "first sessions of therapy" video so you know what to expect. Good luck and keep us all posted on how it goes!

[@m789fy]

I love this!! super helpful! I start my first case next week and I'm a bit nervous but excited!

[@yudyurena7463]

Marlene Ramirez 👍

[@ABAmadeeasy]

Thanks, you'll do great! Pairing is one of the best parts of therapy, have fun and let me know how it goes!

[@raregem3619]

Hi Marlene, are you an RBT? If so was the test difficult? How did you prepare for it? I am interested in that certification. I would like to get the ball rolling.

[@m789fy]

Ommani Whitt Hi! No I'm not an RBT, I am a behavioral therapist. So I already have my 40 hours of training. I am also interested in the certification but I want to get experience in the field first.

[@mily87ful]

Marlene Ramirez hi. Was this through a masters program? To get the bcba certificate? I am so interested in doing the certification . My background is pediatric nursing, but I also work for early intervention as a DI.

[@44746113]

Hello, thanks for ur information! The first time to know ABA treatment was I got to know “Autism Partnership” in HK and I have an autistic brother at home. This year he turns 11yrs. He is not very severe. But I like the way of doing things for him and let him understand the world better, encourage him to talk to people

[@anaarellano5114]

HOW WONDERFUL INTERVIEW..... CONGRATULATIONS MY SON!!!!

[@mrhymer95]

I so excited to see this at 4:50 in the morning!

[@bosspoisetv3269]

Thank you guys for this video! ❤

[@keoshaboyd340]

In TN , most rbts gets paid $18-$26 BCBA $65-$95 per hour

[@animemangaluv13]

Watching this hoping I can get more insight in this field. I'm an rbt but dont wanna stay, I wanted clinical psychology so counseling can be involved in the work

[@pavlovsdawg6366]

Look up Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Foundations in ABA but focuses on covert behaviors also

[@brendaalaniz2789]

Thank you so much for this video, it was very well explained and easy to understand. Definitely helped me decide on a career path

[@danielmoore4024]

Brenda Alaniz, If you don't want to hurt us you're going to have to do research from alternative scientific fields as ABA education leaves lots of knowledge out. Until ABA updates its scientific methods, its functions of behavior, and incorporates modern day psychology - including neurology, child development, educational psychology, and other vital research - it cannot be considered to be a safe, effective, or ethical field. There should be something like this on every consent form: ABA therapy focuses on the behavior of your child but does not take into account modern research in neurology, biophysical factors in behavior, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma, or child development. The methodology behind applied behavior analysis was founded in the ’50s and ’60s and your analyst’s education may not have incorporated more modern discoveries in psychology or behaviorism.

[@LuisAlfonsoArellano]

Mauricio: felicitaciones por tu trabajo y maravillosa carrera científica.

[@michellelopez853]

Mauricio, thank you for sharing your expertise and passion with us! I'm just starting my career as an RBT and I find your content extremely valuable. Could you do a video with book recommendations related to ABA and Autism?

[@mariaha.m.4917]

Yay! Thank you for this information! I have an MPH and have been thinking about the field of ABA for a short time, but I am very interested and this was a very insightful video! P.S. I'm comment #100! (Is that a sign!? lol)

[@ABAmadeeasy]

100% :P

[@amber5936]

Thank you this was SO HELPFUL!

[@Patz1232]

Best video out there

[@pleple716]

To become RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) you have to take a proctored exam at least in my region- southern states- instead of an online exam.

[@abawithemily]

You can do SOOOO many things! 😍

[@alexandranatashasahoye555]

Thank you for all that information. I am.interested in getting my certificate .I do have the hands on experience .Looking to get the certificate on line.

[@cathrinagaussaint1701]

Such a great video. This was very helpful. You guys told me everything I wanted know. Thank you!

[@hoqbeauty9284]

Thanks so much for this video!

[@ABAmadeeasy]

Thanks for watching!

[@raregem3619]

I have worked in behavioral health for almost 8 years. I work at a psychiatric hospital. I live in MI and I don't think the RBT certifications are popular here. I am trying to relocate to another state, while job searching I learned about RBT. I am interested in the certification for sure. Thanks for the info!!!

[@nicolebermudez4855]

How's it going??

[@josephtejeda854]

Super helpful video

[@virginiaitua596]

Thank you so much for this video. Coming from a different educational background, but interested in ABA, is it possible to advance to BCABA from RBT?

[@michellecrawford489]

Thank you for this video its very helpful

[@dl49ers]

Do you have any recommendations as to which universities I can take the BCaBA courses? I live in California

[@yudyurena7463]

como siempre muy interesante ☺

[@emelyannett]

How can I reach you or Lisa. I have a couple of questions :) Thank you

[@jenniferh.7219]

What are the different areas/fields for working in Behavioral analysis with adults?

[@bloomingbondswithBJ.]

Hello please what is the difference between getting a graduate certificate in ABA vs masters in ABA

[@wi4ainusa489]

Thank you

[@delkisdieguez-cantallops1848]

Muy bueno!!!han considerado hacer en Espanol este canal?

[@Veronica-eh1lj]

Does a BCABA need to take a State Exam?

[@antoinebernard8115]

I am a resident of Pennsylvania. I am looking to become a bcba. Can I just get a certificate for bcba vs getting a masters in bcba?

[@ABAmadeeasy]

In order to sit for the exam to get certified as a BCBA, you need at least a master's. All the info is on the BACB website. Hope that helps!

[@waleskagarcia6477]

Great Video! Very helpful! Thanks! 🥀🥀

[@chonghoe35]

Great sharing - Any idea can the non-US citizen allow to work in state after ABA glad school and obtain work permit visa?

[@cmdrefstathiusplacidus9003]

so everything I am reading is indicating that it is illegal or at best, very sketchy for an RBT to function as an independent contractor as defined and stipulated by the IRS. maybe I misunderstood which certification you said could work as an independent contractor or in other words running their own business.

[@sanielizarraraz5259]

Do you recommend getting your bachelors before applying to work for an agency as an RBT and getting hours?

[@ABAmadeeasy]

No, I would recommend getting hours during undergrad. Two reasons. 1) You will have experience in the field and know earlier if it is the right career choice for you. 2) Once you complete your bachelors, you will have your hours accumulated and will be able to sit for the BCaBA exam immediately instead of graduating and using the next 1-2yrs accumulating hours before being able to sit for the exam. Hope this helps!

[@sanielizarraraz5259]

Mauricio Borda thank you for your response! Does it have to be hours from a clinic or can it be work such as being a para?

[@ABAmadeeasy]

Not sure what you mean by para but you can check on the BACB website or call them (they're nice) to see if those hours qualify. www.bacb.com/experience-standards-monthly-system/ hope that helps!

[@mily87ful]

Mauricio Borda hi Mauricio . Do I need a masters to get a BCaBA certificate? I have a bachelors .

[@darthjader4898]

I'm going to be receiving my BA in Psychology in a couple of months and I know I'd like to continue on to graduate school, and I've taken interest in getting a BCBA. I'm thinking about going for a Masters in Behavioral Psychology, would I be able to take the exam and meet the requirements for BCBA after I get my masters degree in a two year program, or will I need to continue with additional courses since I didn't take ABA related courses for my BA?

[@ABAmadeeasy]

If you go on BACB website, they tell you specifically which courses you need to take in order to sit for the exam. I would imagine there would be a lot of overlap but you have to look on the website or call them directly and ask. But yeah as long as you fulfill the requirements during your Master's, it does not matter that you did not take the related classes during your undergrad.

[@michellemartinez6166]

Thanks for making this video! Super helpful but I do have a couple more questions. Do I need my masters in ABA? I read it could be a related field and I'm coming from an Education background. However, I am wondering if it'll lessen my chances of a better job if I get a masters in Education versus ABA. Additionally, my next question is are those 1,500 paid or unpaid hours? Thanks so much for your help! I appreciate any feedback.

[@ABAmadeeasy]

According to the BACB, "Acceptable fields of study are behavior analysis, education, or psychology." So you should be good to go! It will not lessen your chances once you have board certification. And those hours are paid. The only ones that may not be paid are the ones with direct supervision but that depends on your agency. Hope this helps!

[@puresoul8014]

Sir i need your help I did b.com computers (Regular college) And in distance i did m.a english Now am planning to do ABA course.. My qualifications are matching to do the course

[@robertlee2424]

I'm from Southern IL and there isn't a school that offers this program. Any online school suggestions that doesn't have a long approval process to begin my shockin schooling?

[@robertlee2424]

Also do you have to obtain previous schooling?

[@aleciamister3412]

Can a BCBA work in a correctional facility??

[@mela.1060]

Is BIA same a BCABA?

[@temiymahs_World]

So I have my masters in psychology and looking to get into this field. I’ve found a few online certification programs in ABA and will probably start this fall. So all I need is to complete my program, pass my exam, and then apply for jobs as a BCBA? I’m a little lost on the steps to Becoming a BCBA.

[@ABAmadeeasy]

You also need 1500 hours of work experience and some of those hours have to be supervised. If you go onto the BACB website, it will give you all the details.

[@Dragonfly_magictarot]

We need an update cause the cost of living has changed …. 😅❤

[@Latinax]

How does one go on after a ba? I have a ba with a concentration in social work. Would I need a ba in psychology in order to get my masters in psychology?

[@victoriagneal]

Carmen Crawford no, you just need a bachelors degree.

[@Hakuna_matata3000]

Would you say going for a BCBA D is a waste of time? Like would getting a BCBA be good enough?

[@lisag725]

So, it depends on what you want to do. If you’re looking into going to clinical work, getting your BCBA-D doesn’t make a difference billing-wise. So there’s no need for the BCBA-D. People that are going more into the academia/research route will already have the qualifications for a BCBA-D, so they’ll get that level of certification but functionally it allows the same privileges of a BCBA.

[@lovemovesmountains7798]

What school are you getting your PhD in school psychology? And why not a PsyD

[@danielmoore4024]

ABA workers have a great lack of education and are not even educated about neurodevelopmental disabilities, the BACB leadership believes 1 month's training is all a person needs to safely help disabled children with no education about their disability. A great portion of psychology is not included in ABA education, ask ABA workers in comment sections "who is Albert Bandura?" or "What are the differences between compliance, internalisation, and identification?" Then see extremely few will be able to provide the answers. Until ABA updates its scientific methods, its functions of behavior, and incorporates modern day psychology - including neurology, child development, educational psychology, and other vital research - it cannot be considered to be a safe, effective, or ethical field. There should be something like this on every consent form: ABA therapy focuses on the behavior of your child but does not take into account modern research in neurology, biophysical factors in behavior, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma, or child development. The methodology behind applied behavior analysis was founded in the ’50s and ’60s and your analyst’s education may not have incorporated more modern discoveries in psychology or behaviorism.

[@mela.1060]

For BCBA do you have to have MA Degree in ABA field or it could be any major?

[@burneraccount9100]

You need a Master degree that has a "verify course sequence" by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Most Master degrees that meet the verify course sequence are indeed psychology related. for example they are ' M.S Applied Psychology', 'M.S in Behavioral Psychology', M.A in Counseling Psychology. If you google BCBA Examination Pass Rates, you'll in short end up with a list of all university that currently have a 'Verify course Sequence' and thus have students sitting for and taking the exam for certification as a BCBA. As far as your Bachelor Degree, most A.B.A programs perfer B.A/B.S in Psychology, but some institution will offer bridge programs for students with a bachelor in another major.

[@Rabiha1008]

I will be graduating with a ba in elementary education and psych. I want to know if I can get my bcba through a masters in early childhood special education program? Is it possible for someone with an education background to get a masters in aba? I really look forward to working with kids with special needs.

[@jessicacostello9326]

you can get your bcba with a masters in early childhood special education but you will need to meet the requirements for taking the test! An aba certification which prepares one to take the test.

[@pilotstation3]

I'm graduate degree in Psychology (Bachelor) and Postgraduate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I have 1650 hours of supervised independent fieldwork (with Doctor of Education). Is it possible apply BCBA Certificate? Thanks.

[@ABAmadeeasy]

I think you may be eligible to sit down for the exam for certification but you have to go on the BACB.com website to make sure you are. Good luck!

[@monikakhanna6437]

Hi..could you please help us know if the international students doing masters from US as BCBA get the job opportunities .

[@forestgirl4981]

Which state is this information from? What part of the US?

[@ABAmadeeasy]

We have experience in Florida, California, and Nebraska.

[@forestgirl4981]

@@ABAmadeeasy thank you!

[@LoftBallerina]

She says “I was applying to clinical programs but I did not get in...and then I got into ABA”....red flag right there!

[@nicolebermudez4855]

Why so??

[@TeamAutismpedia]

Love what you are doing. I'm trying to do something similar of educating people on how people can help people with autism (includin educating about aba therapy). Would you be interested in doing a collaborative video?

[@danielmoore4024]

Until ABA updates its scientific methods, its functions of behavior, and incorporates modern day psychology - including neurology, child development, educational psychology, and other vital research - it cannot be considered to be a safe, effective, or ethical field. There should be something like this on every consent form: ABA therapy focuses on the behavior of your child but does not take into account modern research in neurology, biophysical factors in behavior, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma, or child development. The methodology behind applied behavior analysis was founded in the ’50s and ’60s and your analyst’s education may not have incorporated more modern discoveries in psychology or behaviorism.

[@danielmoore4024]

Until ABA updates its scientific methods, its functions of behavior, and incorporates modern day psychology - including neurology, child development, educational psychology, and other vital research - it cannot be considered to be a safe, effective, or ethical field. There should be something like this on every consent form: ABA therapy focuses on the behavior of your child but does not take into account modern research in neurology, biophysical factors in behavior, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma, or child development. The methodology behind applied behavior analysis was founded in the ’50s and ’60s and your analyst’s education may not have incorporated more modern discoveries in psychology or behaviorism.

[@IcanSeeMyselfOutThanks]

Well, well, well... if it isn't my favorite denialist trying to bully people to try to sound important. ABA continues to grow as the most empirically backed, evidence based procedure shown to help autistics. You are misinformed and only trying to sell your little diary that will never be published. You are a paint salesman, your only "research" is on Google, you're a nobody. Nobody listens to you because you lie to make yourself sound better (but fail miserably). Where's that article you said you have about the non-EBP floortime being more effective than the established EBP, ABA? Why do you keep ignoring me when I ask for the article? Are you lying again?

[@XanderBeckett1]

I was hoping this video was going to have the sexy Lisa Guerrero from Inside Edition, but we instead have a 1/10 Lisa Guerrero instead. My eyes are sad.

[@topsecretfish3384]

Thanks for this video!