These observations are all spot on! The 15th one I would add is the overuse of behavioral jargon! While our science has a necessity to use these terms, but the behavior analyst often puts other professionals and parents off by attempting to sound "smart." It really only makes us appear unwilling to collaborate and speak like a human.
Number 5 was actually very helpful information and it’s something that I always do and I never even looked at it that way! Thanks for making this video! Anyone who wants to become a BCBA should definitely watch this!
As a parent, I agree with these common mistakes, but I would like to add three that I see. 1. Arrogance-It's always a mistake to believe that you have all the answers. 2. Treating the topography of the behavior rather than its function- particularly bad when the behavior has multiple functions. 3.Only treating maladaptive behavior with punishments, and never looking at the adaptive behavior that's missing (and teaching that adaptive behavior)
I love the tip on needing to stay flexible. One needs to be open minded to explore all options and stay creative when delivering behavior analytics services. In addition it’s important we stay in a collaborative space with the team we are working with! Great tip!
I love these tips Brett! I have made many mistakes early in my career too. As a young behavior consultant, I was always trying to please everyone and had difficulty saying "no." I would take on too many cases, and would over promise, often feeling overwhelmed and working many nights and weekends. There is absolutely nothing wrong with working hard, but I have learned to take on less and put more effort into fewer cases (something you have emphasized for us from the beginning). I make sure I prioritize time with my family, and truly feel this has made me a better and overall more empathetic provider in all areas of my life!
We are always a rookie for every new learner/client/family we work with but I think Brett briefly jot down common mistakes you can prevent to be a rockstahhr! 🤩
I’m in the process of getting my BCBA. This information was very helpful. I definitely made a note of all of these rookie mistakes so I don’t make the same ones!
Loved this video. Been following you and your team for a couple years now and just became a BCBA and just looking at info. For new BCBAs this was great. Would really love more info or a video on #7. I have seen this so much across practitioners. All were great reminders!
I've encountered rookie mistake 5 all the time. Some learner would display the behavior towards staff, and the staff would often ask the learner to use their words. Then later on, rather than using behavior compliance, the learner would do the same thing over and over again. This was very helpful and tactful!
All of these tips will be very important to remember as I work towards becoming a BCBA. Tip one is important no matter if you are a BCBA or a RBT, pairing with the not only the teacher but with the other staff in the school is important. Show that you are there to support them and that you are apart of their team. Something as simple as saying hello with a smile can go a long way.
Rookie mistake number 4 is very eye-opening to me. Considering whether or not an intervention is universal or workable in a variety of settings is a factor that I hadn't thought of. Yet doing so is clearly crucial. Obviously, an intervention that is contingent upon environment or setting sy h as school or home has extremely limited scope. i now understand that this factoring is effective counseling 101...excellent point.
I watched this as if I was listening to a preacher and cheering his sermon!!!! 😂😆😁 Phenomenal recommendations. Will be sharing this with friends in the field. Cannot agree more with every “rookie mistake.” The rigidity of many behavior analyst is a true problem that I see very often. I am glad to see you’re speaking out about this. I’ve seen it cause employee turnover because this inflexibility can display as dismissive behavior. If you have a supervisor like this, it’s a CMO-R when they walk into the room. The call out rate increases for those cases and eventually they find another job. It’s very unfortunate for the families. They are left confused. Unfortunately they don’t realize that their child’s case manager is the reason for constant changes in new staff. People don’t realize that the issue won’t be resolved by simply throwing yet another employee that needs to be trained into the arena.
I appreciate this video. Here are the things I am embarrassed to admit I have no clue about. From what I can tell the parents contact the BCBA for services. Is this meeting usually in person? Is this where you ask for the available records and make an agreement with the parents when to terminate services? Does the BCBA ask the parents why they are seeking services then observe based on what the parents have said? Where do you observe the client? Just wherever you can or where the problem behavior occurs. Then after you observe is this when you conduct your initial assessment? Does the order all this stuff occurs matter?
Find your videos very helpful. Behavioral engineering, very interesting & true perspective I'm sure. I'm a psych nurse with a graduate degree looking into careers, also was a teacher. I can appreciate what you said about getting them on board. I know I would enjoy becoming a BCBA but money is an issue with me as I need to survive & i'm no spring chicken. Any thoughts about the salary piece? Other than not fleeing the country ha ha. All your mistakes make perfect sense.
@@TheBdinovi1 Thanks for your reply. Yes I am. Also, what is extremely important to me is work life balance. Am i looking at a 60 hour week for 40 hr pay? For most jobs, that is the case now. I don't want to make any more huge career mistakes as I dislike nursing. Healthcare is not what it was when I chose it. My passion is still psychology.
These observations are all spot on! The 15th one I would add is the overuse of behavioral jargon! While our science has a necessity to use these terms, but the behavior analyst often puts other professionals and parents off by attempting to sound "smart." It really only makes us appear unwilling to collaborate and speak like a human.
Number 5 was actually very helpful information and it’s something that I always do and I never even looked at it that way! Thanks for making this video! Anyone who wants to become a BCBA should definitely watch this!
Glad there was some value in it for u
As a parent, I agree with these common mistakes, but I would like to add three that I see. 1. Arrogance-It's always a mistake to believe that you have all the answers. 2. Treating the topography of the behavior rather than its function- particularly bad when the behavior has multiple functions. 3.Only treating maladaptive behavior with punishments, and never looking at the adaptive behavior that's missing (and teaching that adaptive behavior)
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I love the tip on needing to stay flexible. One needs to be open minded to explore all options and stay creative when delivering behavior analytics services. In addition it’s important we stay in a collaborative space with the team we are working with! Great tip!
Thanks Isaac. Yeah flexibility is hard given our training
I love these tips Brett! I have made many mistakes early in my career too. As a young behavior consultant, I was always trying to please everyone and had difficulty saying "no." I would take on too many cases, and would over promise, often feeling overwhelmed and working many nights and weekends. There is absolutely nothing wrong with working hard, but I have learned to take on less and put more effort into fewer cases (something you have emphasized for us from the beginning). I make sure I prioritize time with my family, and truly feel this has made me a better and overall more empathetic provider in all areas of my life!
Hell yeah Elizabeth. I'm especially happy that you corrected me when I asked and I no longer call you Liz
I have caught myself doing #5 one too many times!!! It's something that is so easy to overlook but SO crucial!
We are always a rookie for every new learner/client/family we work with but I think Brett briefly jot down common mistakes you can prevent to be a rockstahhr! 🤩
I’m in the process of getting my BCBA. This information was very helpful. I definitely made a note of all of these rookie mistakes so I don’t make the same ones!
Eric Ford I’m also getting my BCBA and found this to be helpful!
Awesome
Cool
Loved this video. Been following you and your team for a couple years now and just became a BCBA and just looking at info. For new BCBAs this was great. Would really love more info or a video on #7. I have seen this so much across practitioners. All were great reminders!
I've encountered rookie mistake 5 all the time. Some learner would display the behavior towards staff, and the staff would often ask the learner to use their words. Then later on, rather than using behavior compliance, the learner would do the same thing over and over again. This was very helpful and tactful!
Yes! And they never break that chain
All of these tips will be very important to remember as I work towards becoming a BCBA. Tip one is important no matter if you are a BCBA or a RBT, pairing with the not only the teacher but with the other staff in the school is important. Show that you are there to support them and that you are apart of their team. Something as simple as saying hello with a smile can go a long way.
Rookie mistake number 4 is very eye-opening to me. Considering whether or not an intervention is universal or workable in a variety of settings is a factor that I hadn't thought of. Yet doing so is clearly crucial. Obviously, an intervention that is contingent upon environment or setting sy h as school or home has extremely limited scope. i now understand that this factoring is effective counseling 101...excellent point.
Yes Generalization is one of the hardest parts thanks Jay
I watched this as if I was listening to a preacher and cheering his sermon!!!! 😂😆😁
Phenomenal recommendations. Will be sharing this with friends in the field.
Cannot agree more with every “rookie mistake.” The rigidity of many behavior analyst is a true problem that I see very often. I am glad to see you’re speaking out about this. I’ve seen it cause employee turnover because this inflexibility can display as dismissive behavior. If you have a supervisor like this, it’s a CMO-R when they walk into the room. The call out rate increases for those cases and eventually they find another job. It’s very unfortunate for the families. They are left confused. Unfortunately they don’t realize that their child’s case manager is the reason for constant changes in new staff. People don’t realize that the issue won’t be resolved by simply throwing yet another employee that needs to be trained into the arena.
Very true
Thanks for sharing Caroline Medlock!!
This is very helpful. I am currently waiting to be called in for an interview as a behavior analyst.
This video was great! Lots of useful information.
Thanks for the info, this is great!
Liz Chell
I appreciate this video. Here are the things I am embarrassed to admit I have no clue about.
From what I can tell the parents contact the BCBA for services. Is this meeting usually in person? Is this where you ask for the available records and make an agreement with the parents when to terminate services? Does the BCBA ask the parents why they are seeking services then observe based on what the parents have said? Where do you observe the client? Just wherever you can or where the problem behavior occurs. Then after you observe is this when you conduct your initial assessment? Does the order all this stuff occurs matter?
I love your questions Takia. I will pick one to respond to real quick.
My first step is to first always get an understanding as to WHY I'm there than the rest seems to flow
Find your videos very helpful. Behavioral engineering, very interesting & true perspective I'm sure. I'm a psych nurse with a graduate degree looking into careers, also was a teacher. I can appreciate what you said about getting them on board. I know I would enjoy becoming a BCBA but money is an issue with me as I need to survive & i'm no spring chicken. Any thoughts about the salary piece? Other than not fleeing the country ha ha. All your mistakes make perfect sense.
Thanks for contributing to this. When you are mentioning salary are you asking what a behavior analyst makes that's board-certified?
@@TheBdinovi1 Thanks for your reply. Yes I am. Also, what is extremely important to me is work life balance. Am i looking at a 60 hour week for 40 hr pay? For most jobs, that is the case now. I don't want to make any more huge career mistakes as I dislike nursing. Healthcare is not what it was when I chose it. My passion is still psychology.
Sorry just seeing this now I don't like when people on salary are abused to work more than 40 hours that does bother me
do ba's get paid well?
Rookie mistake #15; play really annoying music in an otherwise great and informative video.