Bcba Personal Statement

Before my current employment I was at a crossroad. I was 23 years old and nearing the end of a bachelor’s degree with no idea what to do next. I was constantly being asked what my plans were “after Wayne State”. I had no idea. I assumed I would find something I enjoyed, and psychology offered many options. Then I came across a company providing in-home autism therapy services along with acquired brain injury. After a few interviews I was selected for a Behavioral Technician position. It took about four months for me to decide this was the career I was chosen for. Graduate school is something I’ve always desired but wanted to have an end career in mind before making the leap. To be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a Masters degree is required along with 1,500 …show more content…
I believe that my current experience is not only beneficial but an absolute requirement to be a successful BCBA. I do believe that based on my current education and experience I know a great deal about Applied Behavior Analysis, but I am far from knowing as much as my supervisors. I am very fortunate to work with six highly educated BCBA’s that are able to teach me the “in’s and out’s” of Applied Behavior Analysis. They have shown me important skills outside of implementing programming and have demonstrated understanding and patience with me. I have been able to see some of the miniscule details involved in the treatment process of a child diagnosed with Autism or have an acquired brain injury. The experience I have gained thus far paired with a master’s degree is going to lay an excellent foundation for continuing my career and maintain my own clientele. I will also be one step closer to completing research. I enjoy data collection and reading current research being done on Autism such as, early diagnosis, treatment and etiology. I believe it is the most important component to the treatment of this