Registered Behavior Technician

Presented by Chaza Attar, M.ADS, BCBAMasters in Applied Disabilities Studies

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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This training program is based on the Registered Behavior Technician Task List and is designed to

meet the 40-hour training requirement for the RBT credential. The program is offered independent of

the BACB

Applied Behavior Analysis

Things you will need…

Be present and in the moment

A learning mind (take a break when you need to)

Index cards

Pen

What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

What is ABA?

Study of Human Behavior

Focus on defining behaviors of social significance

Intervene to improve behaviors

Shows clear relationships between behavior and treatment

Scientific approach to understanding the environment and how it impacts behavior

Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis

ABA allows practitioners to analyze, design, implement, evaluate and modify social and environmental factors to make socially significant changes in human behavior.

ABA uses direct observation, measurement and functional assessments to investigate concerns in the environment and manipulates those factors.

ABA changes a clients learning history, develops new behaviors and shapes old ones.

BACB Credentials

About the BACB

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

A nonprofit organization that was founded in 1998

It provides the professional credentials needed for practicing behavior analysts and behavior technicians.

BCBA-D

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) has doctoral training in behavior analysis that provides behavior analytic services and works independently.

A BCBA-D can supervise BCaBAs and RBTs

BCBA

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a graduate level professional that provides behavior analytic services and works independently.

A BCBA can supervise BCaBAs and RBTs

BCaBA

A Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) is an undergraduate level professional that provides behavior analytic services and works under the supervision of a BCBA/BCBA-D.

A BCaBA must be supervised 5% of the time working in behavior analysis

BCaBAs can supervise RBTs

RBT

Definition “Registered Behavior Technician” (RBT) is paraprofessional that works under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. The RBT is the frontline staff that applies the behavior analytic theory, as well as, the treatment and prevention of problematic behaviors.

Responsibility The RBT is required to: ▪ Implement skill acquisition programs ▪ Implement behavior reduction protocols ▪ Conduct preference assessments ▪ Collect data

Registered Behavior Technician

Must be 18 years of age Has a minimum of a high school diploma Completed 40 hour training program based on RBT task list Pass RBT Competency Assessment conducted by a BCBA Write the RBT exam

RBT

Must be supervised 5% of the hours you work in ABA

Meetings or observation can be one-on-one or in a small group (cannot exceed 50% of meetings).

Supervision

Accuracy

Consistency

Quality

Improve and maintain the professional and ethical practices of the RBT

Supervision

What should you expect from the supervisions?

Supervision

5 % per month

Observation or meeting format

Meetings should not exceed 50% of the supervision time

Supervisions

Observe

Train

Feedback

Non-Practicing RBTs

Must do annual renewals

Monthly supervisions are not needed

Non-Practicing RBTs

Must do annual renewals

Monthly supervisions are not needed

Question

Which credential offered by the BACB must have a minimum of a bachelors degree and must be supervised at least 5% of the time?

A. BCBAB. RBTC. BCaBAD. BCBA-D

Answer

Which credential offered by the BACB must have a minimum of a bachelors degree and must be supervised at least 5% of the time?

A. BCBAB. RBTC. BCaBA D. BCBA-D

Question

Which credential offered by the BACB must have a minimum of a high school diploma and must be supervised at least 5% of the time?

A. BCBAB. RBTC. BCaBAD. BCBA-D

Answer

Which credential offered by the BACB must have a minimum of a high school diploma and must be supervised at least 5% of the time?

A. BCBAB. RBT C. BCaBAD. BCBA-D

Question

An RBT can do which of the following?

A. Implement programsB. Conduct functional assessmentsC. Conduct preference assessmentsD. A and CE. B and CF. None of the above

Answer

An RBT can do which of the following?

A. Implement programsB. Conduct functional assessmentsC. Conduct preference assessmentsD.A and C E. B and CF. None of the above

Developmental Disabilities

Impact a child’s day to day functioning

Last throughout their lifespan

Impairments in:

Learning

Language

Behaviors

Developmental Disabilities

ADHD

Autism

What is ADHD?

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Neurodevelopmental disorder

First diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood

Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors or be overly active

ADHDDifficulty focusing

Difficulty at home, school and with friends

Daydream a lot

Forget or lose things

Fidget

Talk too much

Make careless mistakes

Have a hard time resisting temptation

Have trouble taking turns

What is Autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability  

Social, communication and behavioral challenges

Autism Spectrum Disorder

DSM V has merged Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger Syndrome

These diagnoses are now all called Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Impairments in Language

Grammatical structures tend to be immature, often engage in repetition of words and phrases, repeating jingles and songs

Loss of language has often been reported by many parents

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Impairments in Social Skills

Inability to form peer relationships

May show no interest in peer relationships or show lack of understanding in social interactions and conversations

Difficulty with social games and play. Often prefer playing independently

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Repetitive behaviors and repetitive movements of hands such as clapping, finger flicking, movements of the body such as rocking, swaying

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Inflexible with routines, insist on sameness

Specific interests such as letters, numbers, dates

Fascination with rapid moving objects like spinning wheels or opening and closing of doors

May have attachments to objects such as a specific doll or rubber band

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Diet, pica

Oversensitivity to lights, sounds, scents

Sleep disturbances

Question

What does ADHD stand for?

A. Attention Disorder Hyper DeficitB. Attending Delay Hyperactivity DisorderC. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Answer

What does ADHD stand for?

A. Attention Disorder Hyper DeficitB. Attending Delay Hyperactivity DisorderC. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Question

Children with Autism may eat non-edible items, this is known as?

A. Anorexia B. PicaC. ADDD. None of the above

Answer

Children with Autism may eat non-edible items, this is known as?

A. AnorexiaB. Pica C. ADDD. None of the above

Question

Children with Autism may show which of the following?

A. Be inflexible with routines, insist on samenessB. Have specific interests such as letters, numbers, datesC. Have fascinations with rapid moving objects like spinning

wheels or opening and closing of doorsD. All of the above

Answer

Children with Autism may show which of the following?

A. Be inflexible with routines, insist on samenessB. Have specific interests such as letters, numbers, datesC. Have fascinations with rapid moving objects like spinning

wheels or opening and closing of doorsD.All of the above