Brief Report: Assessment of Training and Supervision Needs Among Registered Behavior Technicians

We assessed the self-perceived training needs of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to inform the content and direction of supervision provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs). The RBTs identified several training priorities that would improve their delivery of applied behavior ana...

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Published in:Child & family behavior therapy 2017-10, Vol.39 (4), p.304-310
Main Authors: Luiselli, James K., Draper, Christine, Sperry, James M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied behavior analysis
paraprofessional training
Registered Behavior Technician
supervision
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Summary:We assessed the self-perceived training needs of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to inform the content and direction of supervision provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs). The RBTs identified several training priorities that would improve their delivery of applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Self-assessment by RBTs combined with direct observation allows supervisors to develop individualized training plans with these paraprofessional providers.
ISSN:0731-7107
1545-228X
DOI:10.1080/07317107.2017.1375710