Review the organization's website thoroughly and note any research about the efficacy of ABA that may be included on the website. You may be asked to complete a mock-ABA session during your interview and I would recommend watching a few YouTube videos of ABA sessions to understand the general str...
My work included both in-home and in-center therapy. I would typically see 1-3 clients a day, mostly in the client's home.I would begin by driving directly to my first client's home for a two-hour session. Sessions include a mix of lessons and play to ensure that the technician-client relationshi...
Day in the Life
Easterseals
Applied Behavior Analyst
Easterseals is relatively decentralized. Because they offer many services to adults and children outside of ABA, it can feel like you'r a small fish in a big pond. Additionally, because many of my clients received their therapy in-home, I did not often interact with other Analysts on a daily basi...
I had an excellent work-life balance while at Easterseals. Your schedule is determined by the specific clients that you work with and I often worked with clients for only 4 hours each day. I had plenty of time in-between clients to catch up on homework and outside of work to relax and spend time ...
Genuine compassion and care for your clients is paramount. Your clients are receiving ABA therapy because they have a set of goals that they would like to achieve. When you show excitement when those goals are realized and compassion when a client still has progress to make, the bond between Anal...
I loved working with young children and seeing their excitement as they reached their goals. For example, a young client and I worked for months toward his ability to button up his shirt. We began with a toy that included a large button and a larger buttonhole. Once we had practiced with the toy,...
Pros and Cons
Easterseals
Applied Behavior Analyst