If you are curious as to what standards are expected from ABA professionals, the BACB stipulates the national guidelines for RBT and BOBAs. These guidelines assure that they are following the ethical and clinical standards for the field.

Initial Training

Behavior Technicians are all required to complete a certain amount of training before they begin working with clients, usually around 40-50 hours. However, the depth of this training depends on the company.Some companies utilize online training and rely on videos, others, including Laugh and Learn, do training all onsite. There are competency tests throughout this period, as well as direct practice with data taking during sessions, after which the trainee must compare notes. There is then a second round of data-recording training to truly ensure the trainee is understanding what they are looking for and how to implement effective strategies.



BCBA Supervision

When a behavior technician is working with a client, a certain portion of that time must be supervised by a BBA to ensure that practices are up to standard, and to support the technician and client in any way they need. We have a 20% supervision rate, which is double what most insurances require. A supervisor answers any questions the technician has and can review concerns or challenges during sessions. Supervisors can celebrate and highlight the successes of not only the client's progress but also the hard work of the technician and their impact on the client's treatment.

Maintaining Quality

A technician's work quality should additionally be regularly evaluated to ensure their data's accuracy and that they are effectively implementing the treatment plan. At Laugh and Learn, we do these quarterly to ensure the quality of our services.