What is your greatest strength as an ABA therapist?

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This question can be difficult to answer if you aren't comfortable and confident in bragging about yourself, even just a little bit. The interview is the time and the place to show them what you're all about and why they want to hire you. Try making a list of your skills if you struggle to determine what strength you should highlight. Be sure to mention a strength that applies to the role you are interviewing for, and that was mentioned in the job description.

Some strengths could include your ability to analyze and modify behavior, strong communication skills, and dedication to helping your clients achieve their goals.

"My greatest strength as an ABA therapist is my ability to connect with my clients on a personal level and build a strong rapport with them. This allows me to better understand their needs, interests, and motivations, which in turn helps me to design more effective and personalized treatment plans. Additionally, I am skilled at breaking down complex concepts and skills into smaller, more manageable steps and using positive reinforcement to help my clients learn and grow."

"My greatest strength would be my patience. I can keep my cool in any situation and am capable of finding a release from a stressful situation after the fact. I can remain collected and professional at all times. An example of this is something that happened last week. I had a school prinicipal confront me about a student she thought I was working with. She started reprimanding me in the break room in front of other staff members. I calmly asked her if we could go somewhere private. Once we were in her office, she continued berating me. Once she was finished talking, I told her I was not the therapist for the student she was referring to, and I politely asked her if she was done. She apologized and said she was having a rough day and that she was sorry to take out her anger on me."

"My greatest strength is in my ability to sense the needs of others. I can tailor my interactions based on the needs of each child, coworker, or fellow professional. I have taught many new therapists on non-verbal and verbal cues of patients, and am currently writing a paper on these methods."