You Passed… Now What? A Real Guide for New Behavior Analysts

You passed the BCBA exam… now what?The truth is, passing the test is only the beginning. Your first caseload, your first parent training session, your first meltdown call at 8 PM, nothing in the Task List prepares you for that.This book is the field guide every new analyst wishes they had. Written by BCBA Yoandra Gomez Uncu, it’s packed with practical tools, real-world scripts, and honest mentorship to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice.Inside, you’ll discover how to:1. Write STOs and LTOs step by step, with examples across communication, play, daily living, safety, and even puberty skills.2. Run programs that work in real life, not just on paper.3. Give motivating feedback to RBTs and engage parents (even when they don’t take data).4. Address sensitive topics like privacy, consent, and hygiene with dignity.5. Navigate insurance demands, burnout, and ethical gray areas.6. Build your professional identity, from imposter syndrome to a confident leader.Whether you’re a brand-new BCBA, preparing to sit for the exam, or supervising rising analysts, this book offers checklists, templates, and survival strategies you won’t find anywhere else.Because passing the test was just the beginning, now it’s time to become the analyst your clients, families, and team need. Read more