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ABA Therapist Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your ABA Therapist interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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Tell me about a time that a patient's behavior confused you, or didn't make sense. What did you do?

Many factors could make you uncertain about the reason behind a patient's behavior. For instance, it could be that the patient is experiencing emotional or physical distress, causing them to act out. Alternatively, the patient may be struggling to understand the expectations of the therapy sessions, or they may be feeling overwhelmed or frustrated by the process. Whatever the cause, it is essential for you to remain patient and compassionate and to work closely with the patient to help them understand and manage their behavior in a healthy and productive way. Discuss a situation that confused you and what you did without breaking confidentiality barriers.

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30 ABA Therapist Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our ABA Therapist interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Adaptability

    1. Tell me about a time that a patient's behavior confused you, or didn't make sense. What did you do?

  • Ask The Interviewer

    2. What questions do you have for us?

  • Behavioral

    3. When you suffer a setback with a patient, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?

  • Career Goals

    4. Where do you see your career in five years?

  • Communication

    5. How do you deal with uncomfortable situations?

  • Compatibility

    6. What is your greatest strength as an ABA therapist?

  • Compatibility

    7. What actions do you take to demonstrate care for your patients?

  • Competency

    8. What are the types of differential reinforcement techniques?

  • Competency

    9. What are the four basic schedules of reinforcement?

  • Critical Thinking

    10. When you notice a child with aggressive behavior toward others, what type of intervention do you perform?

  • Critical Thinking

    11. When have you had difficulty with a parent? How did you handle the situation?

  • Diligence

    12. Explain to me what HIPAA is, and how that affects your job as an ABA therapist.

  • Direct

    13. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

  • Discovery

    14. Do you have any volunteer experience related to working with children?

  • Discovery

    15. What is one skill you would like to improve upon?

  • Discovery

    16. Tell me about an organization or group outside of work that you contributed to.

  • Discovery

    17. When have you worked independently before? What challenges do you find when working independently?

  • Discovery

    18. Why did you choose a career as an ABA therapist?

  • Diversity

    19. When have you worked among a diverse group of people?

  • Education

    20. What type of certification do you have? Are there any additional certifications you are looking to obtain in the future?

  • Experience

    21. Do you have experience with one-on-one patient sessions?

  • Experience

    22. What experience do you have working with children on the autism spectrum?

  • Job Satisfaction

    23. What do you like most about your current position?

  • Operational

    24. Would you be willing to travel to various centers, schools, etc?

  • Role-Specific

    25. What feeding therapy techniques have you used with your patients?

  • Role-Specific

    26. Tell me about your experience creating behavior intervention plans for autistic children.

  • Salary

    27. What are your salary expectations?

  • Stress

    28. How do you deal with work stress?

  • Teamwork

    29. Describe your working relationship with your previous or current colleagues.

  • Tough

    30. What is your greatest weakness?