A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a certified paraprofessional responsible for the hands-on delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Working under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), their primary role is to implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) designed to help children with autism and developmental disorders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing interventions: RBTs use evidence-based practices such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and discrete trial training to teach communication, social abilities, and daily living skills.
• Data collection and progress monitoring: They perform daily tracking of behaviors using tools like ABC (antecedent-behavior-consequence) charts, frequency counting, and scatterplot recording. This data is graphed to help BCBAs make informed adjustments to treatment plans.
• Assessment support: While they do not lead assessments, RBTs assist in functional behavior assessments (FBAs) by conducting direct observations to identify behavioral triggers and patterns.
• Family and setting adaptation: RBTs partner with families to generalize skills into home and school environments. They participate in parent training by modeling ABA techniques and helping caregivers reinforce positive behaviors.
• Operational tasks: They prepare tailored session materials and ensure all interventions adhere to strict ethical standards, including client confidentiality and professional boundaries.