Reason for becoming a Behavior Technician
Well, I’ve always had a passion for working with people who have intellectual disabilities. So I when I found out there was a way I could actually be a part of the process of helping them develop skills and decrease behaviors, I jumped at the opportunity!
The value of classroom-style training
What I really appreciated about the training was that it really did feel like a classroom experience. It was a lot of one-to-one training which I really appreciated. At some other jobs, I definitely feel like they kind of throw you to the wolves. At Autism Behavior Services, Inc., I really felt like a lot of time and attention was given towards our training.
The proudest moment
My proudest moment was working with my client who’s 6. I got him when he was 3 and he could only say ‘blue’ and ‘train’, but now he talks left and right! He’s almost entirely in a neurotypical kindergarten setting which couldn’t make me more proud of him.
The importance of patience
The greatest strength you need is patience. Change doesn’t happen overnight. We don’t learn things super quickly. We all need to be patient because there are some setbacks. With every set-back the client makes two steps forward, and it really is a beautiful thing to see. So I recommend to all staff to have that patience.
The client will grow and you will also grow in the process. When I have set-back with a client I just tell myself in my head, ‘This is just a quick set-back. This isn’t forever.’ The client, like everyone, has some bad days. That’s why I remind myself, ‘This is just a person. They have bad days and the good days will return.’ I also like to pretend that we’re 10 years down the line, and this client is in high school and they make their first friend, and they get their first job. Maybe they got their license or they’re going to college? I really just try to focus on the future and the potential, and that kind of keeps me grounded in those moments of set-back
Advice for new team members
I would tell new team members to hang in there, be patient, and really think about the potential of this client. Think about all the good that you’re doing for them. It might be a day or two of some really challenging stuff, but in the end the benefits to this client might not be even able to be put into words. We don’t know all the skills that we’re giving the client now, how that could really shape their lives going forward. Just really remember that in those stressful times.
Who we are
At ABSI, we are committed to helping children with autism. This is why we provide ABA for toddlers all the way through adulthood. We believe a consistent and specialized therapy plan is key to developing and reinforcing nurturing, positive, functional social skills in the home, school and community settings.
Our certified Behavior Technicians work with families to develop a therapy program specifically designed for clients and their families. It is our goal that what families and their children learn from us, will be the bedrock for a lifetime of learning that they continue to build upon.
In our continued high quality pledge for helping children with Autism, we believe in the highest level of training for our therapists.
All Behavior Technicians at ABSI receive their certification in CPR and as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to ensure safety and premier therapy for your child with Autism.