You will get a lot of paid training before starting this position. Once you are matched with one of their clients you will meet with this child and their family with your supervisor for the first few visits. After that a typical day consists of visiting the client in their home, out in the commun...
Day in the Life
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Learning Partners
To prepare for an ALP interview, it's important to be able to communicate about any previous experience you have working with children with special needs (if you have any). Some things to think about are: what interests you about working with this population, what experience do you have working w...
As a behavioral therapist, you may see 1 or more children in a day, potentially in different types of settings (school or home). You start your sessions by reviewing a child's program and targets, and depending on the child and setting, create a schedule with them. You will run programs that with...
Day in the Life
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Learning Partners
My liberal studies major prepared me really well, as I learned a lot about child development and how children learn through my classes. One class in particular went into depth about special education, and various disabilities that you will see within the school system. My major exposed me in dept...
College Major
Liberal Arts
Behavioral Therapist
Liberal Studies