Also called: BCBA, Behavior Analyst
Designs plans to help kids with autism and others build skills and reduce harmful behaviors.
Observes a child at home, analyzes what triggers meltdowns, writes a behavior plan, and trains parents and technicians to use it.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in ABA or psychology plus supervised hours and BCBA exam.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). Estimate; strong demand for autism services.
Low risk for 10 years. Apps help track data, but observing children and training parents in person stays human, licensed work.
Classes: AP Psychology, Child development class, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3039.
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