As an RBT, what would you do if a parent asks you to skip the data collection today? What if they ask? “I want to see if my child can do this naturally without all the tracking.” It seems like a simple request. The parent clearly cares about their child. But something feels… off. What…
Updated October 2026 to reflect the 2026 BACB RBT requirements (RBT Handbook, updated June 2026). 25% of first-time candidates didn’t pass the RBT exam in 2025, according to BACB data. And the exam is only one step. Before you can even apply to take it, you have to pass the hands-on RBT Initial Competency Assessment….
You’ve heard about Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) careers – maybe from a friend, a job posting, or while researching ways to help children with autism. The field sounds promising, but the acronyms are confusing. ABA vs RBT? BCBA vs RBT? What Do They Mean? More importantly, which career path makes sense if you’re starting from…
Autism diagnoses keep climbing. The CDC’s 2025 report found that about 1 in 31 eight-year-olds across its 16 U.S. monitoring sites had an autism diagnosis. The number of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) is also increasing rapidly. As of July 1, 2026, the BACB counts 260,174 certified RBTs. That’s more than three times the number of…
Updated October 2026 to reflect the 2026 BACB RBT requirements (RBT Handbook, updated June 2026). Want the handbook’s key rules in plain English? Read our RBT Handbook 2026 guide. Here’s the short answer. To meet the RBT certification requirements, you need to be at least 18, have a high school education (or the equivalent), and…