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

Christi 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.