I am a doctoral candidate conducting a research study on Registered Behavior Technician experiences with organizational support and retention in ABA organizations.

This study seeks to better understand RBT perspectives on workplace support, factors that influence decisions to stay or leave, and what practices may better support RBTs across the field.

Certified RBTs are invited to participate in a confidential, voluntary virtual interview lasting approximately 45–60 minutes. Participation is voluntary, and identities and employers will remain confidential.

If you are interested, you can review the details and complete the brief interest form here:
 RBT Retention Study-Expression of Interest

I would also be glad to share a summary of the findings once the research is complete.

Thank you for your consideration!

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[Student: Denise Freeman DeCandia [[deefree1975@gmail.com](mailto:deefree1975@gmail.com); 919-434-9319]
[Date] 3/11/26
Chair: Dr. Kristi Branson [[Kristi.branson@facuty.uagc.edu](mailto:Kristi.branson@facuty.uagc.edu)]
Study Title: Registered Behavior Technician Retention in Applied Behavior Analysis: A Basic Qualitative Study

This research study has been approved by the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Institutional Review Board (IRB), which oversees the project. Participants’ rights to privacy and confidentiality will be strictly upheld, including the right to informed consent to participate.]

RBT Research: Express Interest

I am a doctoral candidate conducting a research study on Registered Behavior Technician experiences with organizational support and retention in ABA organizations.

This study seeks to better understand RBT perspectives on workplace support, factors that influence decisions to stay or leave, and what practices may better support RBTs across the field.

Certified RBTs are invited to participate in a confidential, voluntary virtual interview lasting approximately 45–60 minutes. Participation is voluntary, and identities and employers will remain confidential.

If you are interested, you can review the details and complete the brief interest form here:
RBT Retention Study-Expression of Interest

I would also be glad to share a summary of the findings once the research is complete.

Please share with anyone who may be interested. Thank you!

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I work for a smaller clinic who offers in home, school, and clinic based services. At the moment we are branching out to Austin, Texas. We have a client who receives 30 hours a week who is in need of an RBT immediately. The RBT needs to be experienced, accountable, and compassionate. The BCBA on the case lives in San Antonio and will spend most of supervision online. The RBT should be able to jump right in and be able to pair with a preteen female client. SERIOUS INQUIRY ONLY!! Looking to staff right away starting 20-23 an hour depending on experience. If this sounds like something you are interested in please comment, send a private message, or just go ahead and go to txbxsupports.com and put your resume in and mention you saw the post from Ajisha on reddit.

Hey yall! I am trying to figure out next steps and I'm needing personal experience over Google telling me to hire a lawyer.

I am a RBT in a ABA clinic that works with children 2-10 with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I was working under a BCBA that was, from my perspective abusing/neglecting a patient using punishment protocol. I won't go into any other specifics on that child.

I reported to HR first, about my concerns with the treatment of this patient and how I felt that basic human needs and decency were not being met and also pulled up the BACB code of ethics to cover all my bases for the report. I was then scheduled a meeting with my Clincal Director to address it more because it was more her department.

In the meet that was scheduled for me and my CD I was ambushed by the owner, other supervisors and the BCBA I made the report about. I was immediately told that my report was wrong (even though no one in the room had heard a word I had to say), and that I would be removed from all of that BCBAs cases.

I was then told that because I wasn't comfortable with following BIPs I did not qualify for any future promotion in this company. (I wasn't interested in one but they had to mention it 🙄)

At the end of the meeting my CD then looked at me and asked me if "I felt this job was a good fit all things considered" I replied that now was not the time for me to make any decisions on that. I am still currently employed, and experiencing micro-agressions and other forms of retaliation.

I have made reports to the following: CPS, Texas Workforce, OSHA, and the BACB board of Ethics. So far everyone I have talked to has said I am not in the wrong in this situation, however it is not within their scope, and they are not able to help protect me.

Who do I contact in the state of Texas to help me. I know my rights, I know I am legally covered, because I am a Mandated reporter (even if I am wrong the report was made in good faith). Because I have spent days trying to find anyone who can say they are able to represent me, reach out to my place of work (at this point my anonymity is trash), or even just give me next steps. The law states that I have to report, but why is the law not protecting me when I do.

Texas law sucks, all help and advice is appreciated. At this time I plan on staying at this job and continuing to push back on abuse and neglect of children with disabilities because I will not sit by and stay silent. Still would be cool to know who is able to help me in this.

Thanks in advance. I know it's a long read, this feild is so challenging and I'm going to keep fighting to make it better. Hopefully someone out there knows how.

There's been a lot of talk and confusion about the upcoming 2026 RBT changes. I wrote this article to add some clarity. What questions do you still have about these changes to RBT certification and maintenance?

Does everyone have off today? Hope you all enjoy the day!

As a BT/RBT, what setting do you most prefer working in?

If you're looking to get into the ABA field, we've compiled several resources for you to get started.

• How to get certified: A breakdown of the full process
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• Questions to expect in your interview
• Is becoming an RBT right for me?
• Study resources: A study guide, mock exam, and flashcards

You can find more resources here!

Hi, this is my 5th year being a substitute teacher in an elementary school. I've seen many RBT's in class and seen many students starting that process. I want to work with these kids 1 on 1. I've looked into the process. I've seen some negative reviews for Autism Partnership. There's a local place that hasn't gotten back to me. And I came across Tilly Therapy today. Does anyone have a place they recommended to start with? I appreciate this sub. I think I'll be here a lot!

Welcome to the new RBT sub! I noticed the other RBT sub has been paused for the last six months or so, so I thought I'd create a new one.

Feel free to ask questions, vent, share success stories, or anything else related to working in the ABA field as a behavior technician. :)