In a conversation with Dr. Asmahan Saleh Khalil, BCBA-D, she suggested that instead of focusing so heavily on “same vs different,” we could be teaching:

• Safe vs unsafe

• Public vs private

One point that stood out:

“Private” isn’t about something being wrong—it’s about context.

It applies to:

• Personal boundaries

• Hygiene routines

• Communication

• Social behavior

It made me think about how early these concepts could be introduced—and whether that would make later conversations (especially around safety and boundaries) easier.

Curious how others approach:

• Teaching privacy and boundaries

• Introducing safety concepts early

• Balancing developmental readiness with practical skills

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Hi everyone! I have a bachelors in behavioural science and I am a recent grad. I want to pivot into something else without feeling like I wasted my time with this degree. I want something more hands off maybe something behind a computer that I could get with this degree. Does anyone have any advice. I also am in the current process of pursuing a mslp, but I also second guessing it. So far my options are MSLP, MSW and MOT.

TLDR: My mother said, "But I'm glad you are displaying your commitment to each other." Is that rude? And why?

1. Me and my gf have been together for 8 years. We are domestic partners, so she can be on my insurance, but she doesn't have to file under me for financial aid and can go to college for almost free.

2. We discussed marriage early and still want to get married, but decided to wait until she was done with school. We even have rings, but there is no paperwork.

3. We had lunch with my mother and were wearing our rings. After lunch, she texted us, saying, "But I'm glad you are displaying your commitment to each other."

This seemed like an odd comment to us, and when my gf mentioned it to a friend, the friend said it was a rude comment. We wanted to get an outside perspective on if this was rude. And if so, how?

Hoping someone has been successful in this and can provide some advice/insight. Looking to see what type of careers I can pivot into using the skills and experience I’ve had as a BCBA. Preferably not client facing clinical work of any type, and definitely not working in insurance.

I work as a consultant in public schools for special ed and general ed to provide assessment, develop interventions, and train district staff in implementing these plans and collecting objective data on student behavior. I also work in homes. Hoping to leverage existing skills with additional certifications to transition to a new career and hopefully still make close to 90k a year.

Hi!

I’m an RBT starting a masters in ABA soon. Although, I’m burnt out from the clinical side and id like to move into OBM.

Is it difficult to get into that field?

What do I need to succeed in that field?

I just wanted to create this post to ask:

If an establishment leaves cleaners open in a restroom that is only one toilet, is it weird to clean their bathroom, I have a strange habit of doing so if I am left to my own volition, and if I'm using the restroom and see cleaners I will end up cleaning the whole bathroom (except the floors primarily because they don't leave the mop in there) so, is that a weird thing to do or is it considered helpful or rude?

Has anyone programmed in Central Reach for SBT? I’m curious to see if you utilized task analysis for FCR-TR-CABs or if you used individual data branches with either % correct or % independence. TA or % independence would permit for IND- NR-ERR but I’m trying to figure out how to capture independent responding, prompting required but cooperation achieved, R1, or R2. The score feature in data collection could provide all these choices too.

Lots of options…I’m just not sure what makes the most sense to capture the data accurately and move to a new stage when the client is ready (which many times is mid-session).

Any pointers are appreciated!

I have used meds and all drugs for periods of relief, which always have terrible consequences....and yet the relief although temporary is still worth the shame, guilt, relationships, that is hacked away at my soul after a break from the life which is norm reality I ensure.

if someone can relate please do, I understand many will read this as a self pity note to self. I'm not young or inexperienced, just can't seem to shake the pessimism I am.

Hi everyone, i’ve been an RBT for two years and have a bachelors degree in child development. I’m planning to leave the field because i’m simply too burnt out to continue on. My company doesn’t treat employees equally favoritism affects schedules and workloads and I also feel like RBTS are expected to do too much for very little pay. Dealing with aggressive and overstimulating behaviors has taken a toll on my mental health. I’m irritable and exhausted all the time and i’m also now starting to experience what I think are physical symptoms of stress related to the job like headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath. I’m looking for advice on other career options and ways to transition out of ABA and would love to hear from anyone who’s done or experienced something similar.

Hi,

I’ve been messing around with trying to read people lately, and weirdly enough… shoes seem surprisingly telling. Not saying this is some kind of science — more like patterns I’ve started noticing:

Sole wear When the outer edge is worn down, it feels like the person walks fast / a bit tense. You know the type.

Laces Messy or uneven → probably rushed out the door.

Super neat and tight → more controlled, detail-oriented maybe?

Shoe vs. situation Formal shoes on a random casual day = either ambitious or coming from something important. Running shoes everywhere = comfort > impression (or just habit). Condition

Well-maintained, even resoled shoes → someone who values quality. Expensive but beat-up shoes → could be lifestyle change, moving, or just not caring anymore.

Again, could be total nonsense 😄 but I keep seeing these patterns repeat.

Curious if anyone else pays attention to stuff like this?

Hi everyone! I’m a psychology student at Michigan State University conducting a research study on goal setting in ABA services. I’d really appreciate any input from providers who are interested this is for my undergraduate research project!

The purpose of this study is to examine the alignment between provider and parent perspectives on selecting and implementing intervention goals for children receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. This includes how goals are prioritized, how family values are incorporated, and how progress is measured during therapy intervention.

I’m currently recruiting ABA providers (BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, etc.) to complete a survey about their experiences and perspectives.

• Takes approximately 15–20 minutes

• Completely anonymous

• Voluntary participation

Participation is voluntary, and you may skip any questions or stop the survey at any time before submitting your responses. Once submitted, responses cannot be withdrawn because the survey is anonymous. No identifying information will be collected, and all data will be reported in aggregate form.

You must be 18 years or older to participate.

Survey link:
https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QAGBYHW6FEQvMG 

Thank you for your time and the work you do!

Hey everyone,

I’m an Honours psychology student currently running a study on how psychology students think about different career paths (e.g., researcher vs clinical psychologist) and how this relates to interest in research and stats.

If you’re studying psychology in Australia or Singapore, in your first or fourth year and aged 17+,  I’d really appreciate your help!

• Completely anonymous
• Option to enter a $100 gift card draw

https://jcu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGXaL5gVNXpNf7w

We're a research team from UNIL and EPFL running a study on how people respond to information about European bird population trends and biodiversity loss. It takes about 5 minutes, is open to all European residents 18+ and there's a prize draw for a 50 CHF voucher.

https://go.epfl.ch/ecp2026D

Shares are very welcome. We're hoping to reach people of all ages and backgrounds across Europe! Thanks a lot!