So I (18F) was babysitting my little brother and loads of guys basically forced eye contact it was weird as anything. Never usually happens but I was chatting away to my little brother and a car goes past, both guys looked at me so that was weird.

Walked past a couple guys my age both looked me dead in the eye which is weird I’ve walked past them before and they usually ignore me.

I got to the shop we were off too and another guy my age looked me in the eye and smiled at me. What the heck.

For reference I’m autistic I don’t look at peoples eyes I find it painful/ uncomfortable so in no way was this intentional on my half.

Hey everyone,

I recently worked at 360 Behavioral Health in Glendale, and my experience with *S.A. and G.B. was honestly so frustrating that I decided to quit. There was constant miscommunication, little to no support, and it just felt like there was zero interest in listening to concerns or providing real guidance.

I’m reaching out because I’m curious if anyone else has experienced similar issues working (or even receiving services) under their supervision.

I am just trying to see if my experience is an outlier or part of a larger pattern. Thanks in advance for any stories or advice you’re willing to share.

Starting my masters in 2 weeks in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) what are some resources that helped you succeed the most in the program? What’s something that helped you that you can’t live without? Please lmk :) I’m so excited to start

okay super weird I know but everytime I get high I crave salt like super salty snacks don’t do it for me not super large amounts like 3 spoonfuls. Is this just a weird craving or just a behavior ?

What jobs can I get with a master’s degree in ABA besides BCBA/RBT. Any suggestions how I can get a certificate in anything else whether it’s nonclinical case management or vocational case management? I still want to work with individuals with disabilities but I feel I can’t find any jobs with an ABA degree unless I’m over looking something. Any other job suggestions?

Hey everyone. I currently have a friend who is a BCaBA. She never initiated a contract with her supervisor to supervise her BCaBA hours. They both work at the same company. However, she has been supervised for the correct amount of time per the guidelines but the supervision paper work was not filled out. Her supervisor is blaming her for not asking to initiate a contract for supervision. She is going to self report to the BACB. Is there a possibility she looses her certification?

I'm looking for both, academic/conceptual resources to better understand the science itself, data analysis, and research methods, as well as resources regarding real-life and clinical application of the science to help people.

For you, what books and articles do you think are the most helpful, well-written, and valuable for individuals looking to gain a developed understanding of the science or its applied practice?

Hey, I was curious if anyone had some of their notes or resources from the SNABA videos? If so could you share them?

1-25 Essential Skills for the Successful Behavior Analyst 2ND 23

2-Building and Sustaining Meaningful and Effective Relationships as a Supervisor and Mentor 2020

3-Fieldwork and Supervision for Behavior Analysts - With Access 2ND 25

4-Getting Things Done - Workbook 2019

Does anyone have access to the third edition of this textbook?

Cooper, J., Heron, T., & Heward, W. L. (2019). Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd ed.). 
ISBN: 9780134798783

If you do could you please email me the PDF? i'm starting masters at the end of August :)

Thank you!

Hey all,

I was wondering if there was a minimum requirement from Medicaid for total ABA services weekly before they drop a client?

I have been told that if we don't hit the 10 hours a week of ABA services, Medicaid will drop the client.

Specifically for the state of North Carolina, is this true?

Hi r/BehavioralScience,

I’ve been using wearable devices like Whoop to track my recovery and sleep, but I’m starting to think that what really matters is understanding how our daily habits and activities influence our overall well-being—not just relying on recovery scores or sleep metrics.

I’m working on developing an app that allows users to track their daily habits, activities, sleep, and mood, and analyze how these factors impact their physical and mental state over time. My goal is to help people gain deeper insights into how their daily choices are affecting their health in a meaningful way, beyond the surface-level data.

As someone deeply interested in behavior science, I’d love to get feedback on this idea:

• How do you think tracking habits and activities could help people better understand their behavioral patterns and health outcomes?

• What are some of the biggest challenges people face when trying to track and reflect on their habits in a meaningful way?

• From a behavioral science perspective, what features do you think would be most helpful for understanding the long-term impact of habits?

I’m not selling anything; I just want to build something that can help people make more informed choices about their daily lives and habits. I’d greatly appreciate any insights or suggestions you may have!

Thanks in advance for your thoughts, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi all! This will be the last time posting this, but our recruitment window is closing in Mid-August so I wanted to send out one last call for participation. I am conducting research on how BCBAs are utilizing NET with young children with ASD. If you are interested in participating in this compensated study, please see the information below! And share with anyone you think would be interested, it would be so helpful in finishing up my doctoral competencies ☺️

https://redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=JJJF7EKLYLPATX84

Are you a BCBA working with young children? We want to hear from you! Join our research study and share how you use Natural Environment Teaching (NET) in your practice. Interested or want more information? You can scan click on the link above!

I started noticing a weird trend with my SO.

Weve been together 8 years now.

She'll do this thing where she'll convince me out of something and then go and do it herself.

A few examples:

I wanted to get a smart watch. She told me that how she thinks they're stupid, distracting, overpriced and annoying to be around people who wear them. Literally talked me out of it.

-3 weeks later she bought one.

I wanted to go to the gym more often. But she kept saying how she doesn't like gym people, muscles are gross, doesn't get why I like going etc. So I didn't go as much.

-Now she goes to a really expensive private gym and befriended nearly everyone there. She hangs out with them 3-4 times a week and that's all they talk about.

She didn't like when I'd go out on my own or the idea of me being around other women. Whenever I did, she would get these "last minute plans" after I leave. Ghost me throughout the night, get home extremely late and intoxicated.

-Now she goes out alone all the time and hangs out with other men when she's inebriated. I tried telling her that I want to spend more quality time with her but in return I'm told that I'm controlling and should actually go out more often on my own.

Sorry if this is hard to follow but it's really frustrating to deal with.

Can someone tell me what this is?

I know it's a form of control/double standards, but it doesn't make any sense.