ABA therapy is only as effective as the team behind it. At Shining Star Clinic in Silver Spring, MD, two key professionals ensure every program delivers meaningful, measurable results: Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).
These roles work hand in hand to give children with autism the support, consistency, and expertise they need to thrive.
What Do BCBAs Do?
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are the clinical leaders of ABA therapy programs. Their job is to ensure therapy is personalized, evidence-based, and effective.
- Assess your child’s strengths and challenges to develop a customized treatment plan.
- Design therapy programs that target communication, behavior, social skills, and independence.
- Set treatment goals and measure progress using real data.
- Supervise and train RBTs to ensure therapy is delivered correctly.
- Meet with families to review progress, make adjustments, and provide parent training.
BCBAs are the decision-makers, ensuring every aspect of therapy stays on track and evolves as your child grows.
What Do RBTs Do?
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are the heart of daily therapy. They work directly with children during every session, implementing the BCBA’s plan step by step.
- Provide one-on-one therapy sessions in the clinic, home, or community.
- Guide children through structured lessons and play activities that build key skills.
- Collect data during every session so the BCBA can monitor progress in real time.
- Follow therapy protocols precisely, ensuring consistency and reliability.
- Support families by modeling strategies during sessions.
RBTs make therapy engaging and hands-on, giving children constant encouragement and individualized attention.
Why This Team Approach Works
When BCBAs and RBTs work together, children benefit from both high-level expertise and consistent, personalized care.
- Expert oversight: BCBAs ensure therapy is clinically sound and tailored to your child.
- Consistent delivery: RBTs provide structure, reliability, and daily interaction.
- Family involvement: Parents meet with both roles for progress updates and training.
- Faster progress: Ongoing supervision means therapy stays effective and flexible as needs change.
This combination of strategic planning and day-to-day implementation creates a balanced program where children receive the best of both worlds.
Our Commitment at Shining Star Clinic
At Shining Star Clinic, your child isn’t just receiving therapy—they’re receiving therapy led by experts and delivered with care. Our BCBAs and RBTs work closely with families to make sure every goal is clear, every strategy is consistent, and every child’s success is celebrated.
When clinical expertise meets hands-on care, children don’t just make progress—they shine.