Also called: RBT, ABA Therapist
Works one-on-one with children with autism, carrying out behavior plans.
Spends the morning at a child's home practicing communication skills with games and rewards, recording progress after each activity.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus 40-hour training and RBT exam.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Psychology.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. Working one-on-one with a child on communication and behavior goals is relational work that stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to ABA therapy clinics; many pay for the 40-hour RBT training First: BACB RBT credential: 40-hour training, competency check and exam (18+ with a diploma)
Classes: Psychology, Child development class, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1093.
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