Why Your RBT® Is Always Checking In — And How to Build Independent Thinking

Why Your RBT® Is Always Checking In — And How to Build Independent Thinking

Why Your RBT® Is Always Checking In — And How to Build Independent ThinkingChristi Wilson, MS, BCBA
Published on: 22/10/2025

Is your RBT® always asking what to do next? It’s not a skill issue—it’s an autonomy gap. Learn how to embed independent thinking into your supervision without adding more meetings or stress. Includes CEUs and tools from the Decision-Ready RBTs® course.

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From Firefighter to Framework: How to Build Decision-Ready RBTs® Without Adding More to Your Plate

From Firefighter to Framework: How to Build Decision-Ready RBTs® Without Adding More to Your Plate

From Firefighter to Framework: How to Build Decision-Ready RBTs® Without Adding More to Your PlateChristi Wilson, MS, BCBA
Published on: 09/10/2025

Tired of answering the same RBT® questions over and over? Discover how to build Decision-Ready RBTs® using a simple, repeatable framework that fits into your existing supervision—no extra meetings required. In this blog post, we walk through a 4-step process for defining autonomy, embedding it into daily practice, using simple tools to support independence, and measuring real-time mastery. Designed for busy BCBAs®, this approach aligns directly with BACB® ethics codes while improving client outcomes and easing your own workload. Bonus: Includes research references, tools, and a CEU course link for practical implementation.

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Why Your RBT® Knows the Plan… But Still Panics When It Changes

Why Your RBT® Knows the Plan… But Still Panics When It Changes

Why Your RBT® Knows the Plan… But Still Panics When It Changes
Christi Wilson, MS, BCBA
Published on: 11/09/2025

Even the best-trained RBT®s freeze when real life doesn’t match the behavior plan—and it’s not their fault. This blog post explores why traditional supervision often misses the mark when it comes to teaching clinical judgment and flexible responding. You’ll learn what’s really going on beneath the hesitation, how to avoid shaping learned compliance, and how to start embedding thinking skills into everyday supervision—without adding to your workload. This post offers a fresh perspective on behavior analytic supervision—and if it resonates, you’ll want to dive into the full CEU for practical tools and strategies to create confident, adaptable RBT®s.

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Beyond the Checklist: How to Make Assessments Conversational

Beyond the Checklist: How to Make Assessments Conversational

Beyond the Checklist: How to Make Assessments ConversationalChristi Wilson, MS, BCBA
Published on: 09/07/2025

Tired of supervision that stops at checkmarks? This post explores how to turn routine RBT® assessments into meaningful conversations that spark reflection, critical thinking, and lasting professional growth. Learn how to shift from surface-level evaluations to collaborative dialogue—without adding more time to your day. Perfect for BCBAs® who want to build depth, not just compliance.

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