RBT Credential
What is the role of an RBT?
To implement a treatment plan written by a board certified supervisor.
A group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by repetitive and characterized patterns of behavior, along with difficulties in social interaction and communication.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What is ABA?
A data driven behavioral science that seeks to increase skill acquisition of life skills and decrease mal-adaptive behaviors.
Professionals with doctoral or postdoctoral training in behavior analysis
Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D)
Can an RBT provide direct services to family members?
No
Who can supervise an RBT?
A board certified individual of the bachelors level or higher
(BCaBA, BCBA, BCBA-D)
At what age is ASD able to be diagnosed?
18-24 Months
What does an action have to pass to be considered behavior?
A graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at this level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
If you suspect that your client is being abused, you must tell your supervisor immediately. You must report this because as an RBT you are a _______________?
Mandated Reporter
How often do you need to renew your RBT credential?
Every 2 years
What are 3 'red flags' that developmental professionals use in early diagnosis?
Not meeting developmental milestones
lack of eye contact
lack of functional communication
social deficits (lack of personal space, no peer interaction, not acknowledging their name)
rigidity/repetitive behavior (stereotypy)
Rote play, or lack of play skills
literally any verb
running, looking, moving, breathing, walking, sitting down, looking, clapping, etc.
An undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at this level provide supervisory and behavior-analytic services under supervision.
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
A conflict of interest is ________________?
An ethical incompatibility between an RBT’s private and professional interests resulting in risk or potential risk to services provided to a client or their family.
You must obtain ongoing supervision for a minimum of (what percentage?) of the hours you spend providing behavior-analytic direct services each calendar month?
5%
How is Autism rated based on severity?
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Name one of the founders of Applied Behavior Analysis.
John B. Watson
B. F. Skinner
A paraprofessional certified in behavior analysis that assist in delivering behavior-analytic services and practice a board certified supervisor.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
What is a Dual Relationship?
Give an Example.
A mixing of two or more of an practitioner's roles (e.g., professional and personal) with a client, stakeholder, supervisor, coworker, or someone closely associated with or related to the client.
Baby sitter and RBT
Hair stylist and mother of client
A parent and RBT's significant other are close friends
A family member and a client
What are the 5 requirements to become an RBT?
• be at least 18 years old
• have completed high school-level education or equivalent
• pass a background check
• obtain 40 hours of qualified training
• successfully complete an RBT initial competency assessment
What is one common co-morbid disorder that you may see with individuals with ASD?
IDD
GDD
ADHD
ODD
Sensory Processing Disorder
Behavior analysis is the science of
understanding behavior by looking at its environment/outside causes
An internationally-accredited credential that may provide training to staff/families, monitor the progress of goals and objectives through data collection and review, and supervise entry-level staff under the supervision of a graduate level practitioner.
Qualified Autism Service Practitioner-Supervisor (QASP-S)
What is a valid excuse for violating your Code of Ethics?
There are none.