Also called: RBT, ABA Therapist
Works one-on-one with children with autism, following a behavior analyst's plan.
Spends the day with a 4-year-old at home or a clinic, playing games designed to teach words, sharing, and patience. Records data on every attempt in a tablet app.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus 40-hour RBT training and competency exam.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Special Education.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years). Approximate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI tablets log data and prompt steps; one-on-one play with a child with autism stays human, though ratios may shift.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to ABA therapy companies that pay for your RBT training, then pass the RBT exam First: RBT credential: 40 hours of training, a competency check and an exam
Classes: AP Psychology, Child development CTE class, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1129.
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