The RBT Competency Assessment is a hands-on evaluation of 19 job tasks, not a written exam, and you can only complete it after finishing your 40-hour training. Under the packet effective January 1, 2026, at least three tasks must be demonstrated with a live client. A...
Feeding problems are common in autistic children, most often selective eating or sensory-based aversions, and they usually respond to structured family-centered strategies. If your child is losing weight, showing signs of dehydration, restricted to one narrow food...
ABA-based sibling coaching combined with parent coaching reliably increases positive interactions between children with autism and their brothers or sisters. Start with one focused parent-coaching session and a 5 to 10 minute daily practice plan built on PRIDE skills....
A motivating operation is any event or condition that temporarily changes how much a person wants a specific reinforcer (value-altering) and how likely they are to perform behaviors that have earned that reinforcer before (behavior-altering). Spotting MOs matters...
Behavioral sleep training can absolutely work for children with autism, but only when parents rule out medical causes first and then commit to one autism-adapted method for several weeks. Start with a pediatric checkup to screen for sleep apnea, reflux, or seizures,...
