HOW TO GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR ABA SESSION | TIPS AND TRICKS

[@ABASource]

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[@clarawagner3656]

I appreciate this so much! I’m just starting my RBT training and I’m so overwhelmed with all the terms, graphs, etc 😅 this really helps!!

[@ABASource]

Wooohoo! Go Clara! You got this:)

[@jessicajenny8503]

Do a video on behavior interventions and de-escalation techniques!

[@colleenwiley1898]

I've completed my 40 Hour Online Training and passed my cumulative test on Tuesday. Yesterday I was assigned my first client! I'm so excited!!!

[@lunaorellana111]

This is so helpful. I struggle with this with one of my new client’s. I have competing stimulus with parents being around which becomes distractions/form of escape from a demand , or preferred person to play with/interact with. This has made it extremely difficult to become paired/reinforcing to client.

[@adeca5052]

I don’t know how to be firm and fun at all. It’s so hard for me to even be fun and engaging.

[@mmfrogi]

you're not alone!

[@mollyharris8771]

I am a new RBT and I am finding it hard to be enthusiastic and fun. I also find it hard to get my client back from stimming. My coworkers have given me a lot of tips but I still feel lost.

[@WJames-vk2kp]

@@mollyharris8771I must be lucky because my center doesn't inpede on self-stimming unless it's not benign behavior. Things like arm waving or rocking are let go. We care more about them being able to complete tasks correctly so they can play and have fun!

[@KristennDawn]

This was such a good video ! The lady training me (who has been doing this for over 10years) said these are the key things to a successful session!

[@ABASource]

Wow, thank you for the feedback! I glad a seasoned trainer agrees with what I have to recommend regarding session control, it means we are on the right track!

[@yumlextasy]

You are just incredible! I have binge watched all your videos for the past few days. I have an interview in a couple hours for an agency that offers paid training and pays for your test if you pass the first time. I am extremely nervous and psyched to begin this journey! After watching your videos, I am feeling much more stable and ready to ace this interview. I hope you make a fabulous day!

[@ABASource]

You’re awesome! Good luck to you, thank you for your support and welcome to the field😃

[@BrendaRodriguez-ce2fh]

I'm so happy I found your channel! I just started working as an ABA and I love it!!

[@elijahschwarz5829]

When thinking about environmental manipulation and elopement, it's important to set up an environment an autistic person does not want to elope from. For example, if there is a lot of noise NTs can't hear (a broken pipe in the wall or faulty wiring) I will want to leave the room otherwise I may experience a meltdown if I am not taking medications. Simply preventing me from leaving the room will not prevent the physical pain I experience from sensory overload. Environmental manipulation is very important, but simply "stopping the behavior" is not the only goal. It's also important to stop whatever is causing the elopement in the first place.

[@kadyelizabeth2958]

I just finished my first week as a RBT and this video helped a lot!

[@ABASource]

So awesome to hear thank you!

[@kimberleejohnston6598]

I also put a chair next to me for my extra stuff. Folder, clip board, dtt work not being used at the moment etc. frees up the workspace and eliminates distractions

[@AutismJourney_BeKind]

The tips in this video are SO helpful!! Seriously Anna you are so good at this, ABA is definitely your calling girl. You are 100% where u are supposed to be in life! Thank you so much 🤩❤️

[@ABASource]

THIS IS DEFINITELY MY CALLING AND FOR THAT I AM SO GRATEFUL 💕💕

[@shavondagadson1877]

Im a new RBT, and I have my first two clients starting next week!! I'm nervous but excited!

[@marianaguzman6907]

Thank you so much for making these videos! It’s my first week as an rbt. I’ve only had training and observations over zoom but due to the pandemic I never really had hands on till now. These videos are super helpful! Def keep making these videos ❤️

[@alexiscisneros7319]

Appreciate this so much I am a RBT and definitely have my struggling with a client and this definitely helped a lot thank you definitely going to use these tactics

[@kimberleejohnston6598]

Stimulus prompts are an amazing life changing antecedent strategy!

[@carysabartes3195]

I appreciate your videos. With agresive behavior Is very difficult.

[@delaney5721]

At the ABA place I’m at we can’t be stern or assertive or loud we always have to talk in a neutral tone and if our kid does something negative like throwing things we have to redirect them we can’t say “don’t do this” even if it’s in a nice tone

[@miller5170]

Prepare ( work AND reinforcers 🧸 .. ready.. set.. go! 🌈 Errorless Behavior ! ❤ move toys up high but not away Sensory toys, drawing instead of 52 🃏 cards lol Stay strong 💪 you’re the Boss ( adult) Reinforcement needs to be super close .5-1 seconds ( in a Fanny pack? lol) you’re in control Prepare for the behaviors and the intervention 📝 ✅

[@denisa239]

I love your videos! Could you make a video about high functioning clients?

[@mariama.1538]

Hi! I'm just beginning my RBT journey and I'm a little nervous about safety when it comes to in home visits. Could you make a video about common concerns or myths about in home therapy? We have to do background checks but do the agencies do checks on the families? Do you meet the family outside of the home first before beginning therapy? Thanks!

[@astridnavarro5470]

Wow, a excellent point

[@stephaniasantar]

Hi! I've had 5 in-home cases so far, and have not encountered any problems. With my company, we dont get to meet the family beforehand, but we are able to read about the client before we meet them. Some families are more involved than others, meaning sometimes the parents will want to be there during session, others go to another room and don't participate, etc. I guess the biggest issues I've encountered are: 1. the parents intervening during a behavior (such as tantrum) and yelling at the child, or trying to discipline them, etc, so it's hard to be like "Hey, please don't do that" or explaining that that is not how we approach the behavior. The other issue I've encountered is that in some cultures, they love offering gifts and food, etc and as RBTs we are not allowed to accept anything, but parents can be very VERY insistent sometimes with their offerings, so you have to stand your ground and reject it.

[@mariama.1538]

@@stephaniasantar Thank you! I appreciate the insight!

[@AC-jp1lm]

@@stephaniasantar why aren't you allowed to accept gifts or food?

[@stephaniasantar]

@@AC-jp1lm it's part of the rbt code of conduct, just rules that the BACB enforces

[@deromeo97]

I'm so nervous I start next week but I'm excited because my little brother has autism and maybe I can use some of my teaching that I learned from working this field to better understand him so thank you for your videos

[@jcvlogs9099]

Have any of your clients been older preteens who are very high functioning? Can you make a video on tips for high functioning kiddos?

[@ABASource]

Clients no, but I have tutored and spent time with a young man with autism and he was very high functioning. Good video idea thank you!

[@khadejha]

Come on guys this is a helpful video and she only received a few hundred likes. Be kind so Anna will know how appreciative we are for the video. Thank you

[@ABASource]

You’re so sweet🥰 but don’t worry I will continue even with 0 likes

[@domini740]

This video was extremely informative!! How would you work with a client who is non-verbal?

[@stephE80]

Hi, I am super new to this but was able to observe part of a DTT session where the RBT was working with a nonverbal child and it was super interesting, they had made a book with pictures for the child to communicate with and they are removable with Velcro so he would give the RBT the picture of item or activity he wanted. He was working for time with an iPad to play games with and it was super cool to watch him successfully answer her questions by pointing at pictures. Also, I know that some children interact with a tablet in the same way but they push a button (same concept of pictures of things and activities but the tablet says the word for them when they push the button or tap the picture however it works)

[@domini740]

@@stephE80 very useful Thank you

[@kalv.1963]

I am "afraid" of, or at least on edge with, my client much of the sessions. He's high functioning but has aggression usually toward himself (SIBs), and occasionally towards others (he hit me once). I think he does sense my unease at times, but think I'm getting better at hiding it.... I think.

[@ABASource]

It will become easier, just stay mindful!

[@elijahschwarz5829]

I think Behavior Works is projecting a little when she says that autistic children can somehow sense the feelings of others. Autistic people have a very poor theory of mind. It's more likely that Behavior Works is unconsciously performing some other technique that has earned the trust of her clients, rather than simply not showing fear. Show fear or don't show fear, a lot of autistics won't be able to tell either way. Every person with autism is different, so your specific clients may be able to sense your unease, but you should understand that most autistics have trouble reading social situations.

[@kimbess7498]

This is very helpful. Thank you. I’m preparing for an interview tomorrow. I’ll visit your website and use your resources if things work out ☀️

[@ABASource]

Hope it went well!

[@kimbess7498]

It did. I got the job! I used your interview guide 🙏🏾

[@ABASource]

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@ABASource]

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[@kimbess7498]

@@ABASource Done ☀️

[@shauna-gayebanton9039]

How do you deal with a parent who wants to sit in sessions, even wants to intervene by interrupting me and trying to say the same instructions whilst session is going on? It's hard to pair with the client because her mother wants to sit in sessions and distracts her from following my instructions.

[@latashabrown1051]

Let her know you would like to work with the child 1on1 to see if she will be more focused .after my first couple of sessions I let the parent know it’s best that I work with them 1:1 so they can become familiar & I can build a better rapport with the child

[@yaritzaj.negronsoto2425]

thanks for your video!!!

[@pinkgreensrule123]

The issue I’m having is my kiddo is very well behaved, and many times its hard to get him to be silly or engaged in play, and when i try things that i know has worked before he will say “stop it”. He loves dinosaurs so we do a LOT of drawing and coloring them, and tag, and in the moment he is engaged. But idk if i should be doing more or not 🤷‍♀️

[@letsdothiswithmellisa2662]

I loooove your videos, thank you so much for all the information! Can’t wait to take my RBT exam. I have a question and it might be silly but during your sessions, what happens if you need to pee? Lol Does the child sit alone or do you make sure his parents are around? Thanks so much!!

[@mariamshaban3499]

Let parents know! Never leave a kid alone because you never know what they’ll do in those few minutes. I’ve been working as an rbt for 3 years now so never be shy to ask to use the bathroom parents don’t mind at all and you wouldn’t want to hold it for 3+ hours and make yourself uncomfortable. Hope this helps!

[@marita3536]

Thank you so much

[@annaxisabel_]

What do I do if my client gets frustrated? I was told to back off a bit and let them figure it out and not to place any demands

[@sandradiegues521]

Hi good videos we can learn I would to ask if you can explain more about progress notes like intervention ex elopement what kind intervention we can put like response block , DRA procedure etc

[@roxana63111]

you're amazing

[@astridnavarro5470]

I love this video Anna, thank you, very helpful . Please don’t stop to sharing content

[@ABASource]

Never!!!❣️

[@xsamura5121]

I have a general question. How am i supposed to entretained my client for 5 consecutive hours for 4 consecutive days. How many things can i use to not feel repetitive or boring? Thanks 👍

[@ABASource]

Get ready to be creative 🤪

[@kkkkkkk7]

I have a very large gripe about my 3yr old grandson's ABA. He is a toddler and (she) ABA insists on greeting him in the morning session (first thing out her mouth) " how is MY LITTLE MAN". Also, whenever he slips on some random learning material or teaching tool she leaves scattered about the session area (couch/tables/floor) ABA calls the toddler "silly boy".

[@robjon]

What’s wrong with calling a male a male?

[@kkkkkkk7]

A toddler is Not a man

[@keirstinpoffenberger4259]

@janet jackson I don't see the problem, it's just a sweet little affectionate term calling him "little man" but since it irritates you, I would just casually ask if she would call him something else. She has no idea it bothers you because most people wouldn't mind. So you'll have to speak up.

[@aesthetically-cozy]

From my observation working with clients from ages 3-9 years old, the meeting with the client is engaging in narration and play. In ABA, they call this engagement pairing which helps to build a positive and nurturing learning environment between the therapist and client. It’s not the perception that your grandson is silly or a little man (I hope by now over time the interactions you and your family have seen with your grandson and the therapists have strengthened significantly [if he is still receiving aba therapy]), but that he may respond more positively because of the fun/play language used that maybe the therapists have seen worked well with other clients, especially if they are meeting with your grandson for the first or second time (if this was during an intake and pairing process). Children are very smart and can pick up on speech and tone, and it’s important for them that if they are meeting with a therapist every day, that they will WANT to continue coming to the clinic or allow the services continued at the home. It is different if like previous comments said, that if you express it bothers you I am positive the staff will respect that boundary, especially if being called “little man” or silly boy is not received well for your grandson.

[@kkkkkkk7]

Update: that wicked ABA therapist is fired! My daughter observed my grandson on the floor as the ABA therapist had her raised hand ready to strike him. My grandson is non verbal. my daughter shouted to the ABA therapist, "I see what you are doing!" I knew the ABA therapist was no good from the start! The ABA therapist was leaving all the learning materials and learning tools strewn about all over the floor & the area was very unsafe. She insisted on calling my grandson, "silly boy" and "my little man". even after she was asked to stop doing it. And to call my grandson by his name. This experience was the worst ABA therapist experience for my grandson. My grandson NOW has a new ABA therapist whom he is absolutely happy with. We are confident she is professional. We feel she can be trusted and my grandson is safe. This ABA therapist is very organized and professional and my grandson is speaking sentences.

[@soherebecca5232]

Anna.... Thanks so much your videos are helpful, please how can you make a non compliance client write eligible because the parent keeps complaining about his poor writing

[@elijahschwarz5829]

Get one of those pencil grips which alleviates the pain associated with holding the pencil. Also, try the other hand.

[@latashabrown1051]

Have the parent request OT services for the child

[@muchazparis9294]

Hey... I have question how long does it takes after you do your 40 hrs to get hired... so you can take the exam?

[@davidvargas1494]

Some companies actually provide paid training, my company hired me and started by RBT training ASAP and sometimes you are able to work with clients before earning your RBT (depending on your state)

[@muchazparis9294]

@@davidvargas1494 Thank you

[@kemige8121]

Are you and Tiffany lee the same person ? 🤔

[@ABASource]

Not sure who Tiffany lee is but I’m Anna:)

[@lamerguy2006]

This isn't anime battle arena🤔

[@ABASource]

I’m afraid it’s not lol