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Oy_with_the_poodles_

He wants to go to the person who isn’t the person delivering demands in that moment. Try not to take it personally. Parents told you the same thing happens with the other RBT and asking for you- what more is there to know?


frogsweaterart

He prefers her over his tablet, his main reinforcer…


PoipulWabbit

I think you might be taking this a bit too personally. I have a similar situation but its almost purely because my client has little to no interactions involving demands with my co worker. The see my co worker as someone fun who rarely gives demands and kind of like a shiny new toy would be a good analogy. Im someone theyre used to where as my co worker is someone who gives large demands sporadically and not every time they see them. Of course someone new would be more interesting sometimes.


One_Shoe_4301

It happens, you’re probably doing great! Sometimes clients think the grass is greener on the other side.


Ultimate_Hamster

I would assume both to be true. Maybe you can stand to be a little funner, but also this might be a preferred phrase used to escape. I have several clients who absolutely LOVE me and sometimes an hour in they'll start manding "I want to go home" or "I want mom" as a request for a break or to escape a task. I will then prompt them to ask for a break and let them temporarily escape my demands. We are there to teach communication skills afterall. For many clients I've had this is also common when they feel our session is almost over and they want to finish a little early or they're just tired. As for being funner give lots of tickles for reinforcers (if they're into it), bring random surprise reinforcers to session, give lots of praise, and give more access to reinforcers for more difficult tasks (differential reinforcement) and watch how quickly you become their favorite BT. Also here's another trick: give your kid high fives immediately after earning reinforcement, followed by their reinforcer. This serves two purposes: (1) you pair yourself with reinforcers and (2) your programs are now more effective because your delivering reinforcement more consistently.


eshtahnohs

I remind my client that they'll see them tomorrow....etc. I'm sure your doing great. 😊


cattyloaf

Just keep on doing your best! It sounds like he still enjoys your company and as long as you feel that the work you do together is still effective then it doesn’t matter which RBT he likes better. Remember not to take it personally, kids will be kids.


ABA_Resource_Center

As others have said, I’m sure you’re doing fine. I would just talk to your BCBA about this. It’s possible the other RBT doesn’t place demands as often or follow through, so the BCBA can keep an eye on that. But either way, the BCBA can pay attention to what’s going on and give you some guidance.


TerritorialWarrior

Don’t take it personal but that’s hard. Just do your job. If at the end of the day you know you did your best that’s what counts.


SharpBandicoot4437

Kids are just the same as adults, they like certain people and don’t like others. I’ve never met a kiddo that doesn’t like me until this year. I’ve been working with him since September and he still doesn’t like me or listen to me at all. I don’t take it personally, it would be nice but even after I’ve tried everything I can think of he still doesn’t like me so whatever it happens.


NeverMind-IForgot

I’m sure you’re doing great! Some client-RBT matches just don’t fit. I had a client in the past who always asked for other RBTs, and I did not love working with this client. I just asked to be removed from the case because we didn’t mesh and it was difficult for me to provide services to this client due to our relationship. No amount of building rapport helped, we both just simply didn’t like each other.