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Registered Behavior Technicians' Training Experiences for Severe Problem Behavior: A Survey.

Aneesa Warren Ralston¹, Kristopher Brown^1,2

¹Progressive ABA Therapy Group- Boardman, Youngstoswn, OH 44512 USA.

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Summary

Many Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) lack adequate training for working with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) clients exhibiting severe behaviors. This gap in training for RBTs may lead to injuries for both clients and technicians.

Keywords:

Applied behavior analysis Autism spectrum disorder RBT Severe problem behavior Survey Training

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Research
Paraprofessional Training

Background:

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are crucial in delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with ASD.
Effective training and supervision are vital for RBTs, particularly those working with children exhibiting severe behaviors.
Existing research has focused on BCBA needs, but RBT training for severe behaviors remains understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

To survey RBTs regarding their initial training and ongoing support experiences when working with clients exhibiting severe problem behaviors.
To identify gaps in current training protocols for RBTs serving this population.

Main Methods:

A survey was distributed to RBTs to gather data on their training and support.
The survey focused on experiences with clients exhibiting severe problem behaviors.

Main Results:

A significant percentage of RBTs reported receiving no initial (13%) or ongoing (29%) training for severe behaviors.
A high proportion of RBTs reported sustaining injuries (75%), and a notable percentage reported client injuries (36%).

Conclusions:

Current training for RBTs working with severe problem behaviors in ASD populations is insufficient.
There is a critical need for improved and standardized training to enhance RBT competency and safety.
Further research is recommended to develop and evaluate effective training interventions.