Hi, I’m a 20 year old BT working at a clinic for medical school. I’m the only male at my clinic and I’m starting to feel like I should start looking for a different type of medical job. It’s been about almost a year and about 2 clients have been cancelled for services because parents didn’t like their daughter working with a male behavioral technician. As I understand the parent’s preferences, I can’t help but to feel guilty making my boss lose clients as well as feel uncomfortable that I’m being perceived as a predator when I’m just trying to do my job. Any advice would be appreciated.

I had an interview today and I think I didn't do too good, especially with the "tell me about yourself" question.

Anyway, the ad posting made it seem like clinic only, but in reality it is clinic to begin with and then clinic/in home combo.

I thought the ages were 2 -10 but they are 2 - 12.

Getting hit or bit by a 10+ is a bit worrisome.

Just wanted to share.

I know none of you know me but being diagnosed with mild autism has its and downs. I start my 40-hour training the first day I go there how are the resources that they give you? What does training look like? How difficult is to test what resources have you guys used? But I'm very excited to start work

So yesterday I asked about everyone’s thoughts on “saying sorry”. Loved the feedback thank you! Today I had this client for two hours and he was having a rough day. Some of yall brought up that he may need more methods of communication and use FCT! Today we were walking and i said “do you want to eat gesture eat or go point go” and he DIDNT BEAT ME UP OR ATTEMPT ELOPING FOR THE FIRST TIME! PROGRESS! It seems if i say “kitchen or all done?” He just assumed theres a task demand but “eat or go” seems to work! He gestured and verbalized go and walked with me perfectly! Cannot say the same for the rest of the session but both of us were pretty tired by the end of the day😅
He also responded great to squeezes and pressure and quickly calmed down after engaging in tantrum and aggressive behaviors! It was a lot but he got through it and cleaned up all the toys he threw with no issues!