ABA glossary

Rapport

A positive working relationship in which the client or family is comfortable with the practitioner; in ABA it is often built by pairing yourself with reinforcement.

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An RBT spends the first sessions playing with favorite toys before placing demands.

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RBT C.2 · Behavior AcquisitionBuild and use conditioned reinforcers
RBT F.7 · EthicsRecognize and manage multiple relationships
BCBA E.8 · Ethical and Professional IssuesInterpersonal skills that sustain professional relationships
BCBA I.2 · Personnel Supervision and ManagementBuilding effective supervisory relationships

Accountability
Active listening
Backward pairing
Bidirectional feedback
Clarifying question
Collaboration

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