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For a job I was so excited to start after my interview and acceptance, I was tragically disappointed. Upper management has no knowledge of the field and you feel under appreciated on the daily. The owner is rarely ever present nor available and makes decisions based on a lack of knowledge or a decision based on personal benefit. Staff are under paid and the bottom line for this company is BILLABLE hours, not client success or appropriateness of treatment. Supervisors are so spread thin with caseloads over 20 clients making it extremely difficult for them to provide adequate supervision and ethical supervision across clients; therefore like staff often feel isolated and alone in treating children.  Problems and concerns go in one ear and out the other as nothing is ever done when brought to the attention of upper management making staff feel unheard. There is major staff turn over due to the toxic and stressful environment created by upper management and instead of trying to value employees they feel as if everyone is replaceable no matter how many years you have dedicated to the company. This is extremely hard on the kids as they receive new therapists frequently. Children and families deserve better and they can’t get this from CMS.

Children making strides is a great ABA company to work for. If you are looking for a place to consistently teach you new things and help you evolve in the field of ABA this is the company for you. This company truly embodies the 7 dimensions of ABA. Each BCBA works incredibly hard to truly individualize the treatment for each kiddo. We are not a company who only utilizes the VB-MAPP. The BCBAs are a true team and always willing to help each other out. The BTs that work at this company are truly passionate about what they do. If you want to be surrounded by passion and amazing work ethic you will find it here. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
I really enjoy working here as a behavioral therapist. The work itself is super rewarding, and I love being able to help kids grow and succeed. Management is supportive and easy to communicate with, which makes a big difference day to day. Overall, it’s just a positive place to work and I’m glad to be part of the team.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I really enjoy working here as a behavioral therapist. The work itself is super rewarding, and I love being able to help kids grow and succeed. Management is supportive and easy to communicate with, which makes a big difference day to day. Overall, it’s just a positive place to work and I’m glad to be part of the team.

Although I have only recently started working as a Registered Behavior Technician at this company, it already feels like I’ve been part of the team much longer. A typical day involves working one-on-one with a client implementing behavior intervention plans, and collecting data to monitor progress. Each day is hands-on and engaging, with plenty of opportunities to make a meaningful impact. 
Management has been very supportive and welcoming from the start. They are approachable, helpful, and make sure new team members feel comfortable and prepared, which has made the transition into the role smooth and encouraging.


I would not recommend working here if you want to grow as an individual or in the field of aba. Still use paper graphs and paper data, supervisors did not know how to train RBTs (Fall River Center), inadequate safety care training, and very unprofessional communication. Very limited opportunities for growth, disorganized (case files were missing for a client), Supervisors are unproductive at the center, supervisors are unsupportive/unprofessional towards employees. 

The worst thing is the lack of communication between therapist and the administrative office. The administrative office knows nothing about the feild and expect perfection. The BCBAS have huge caseloads so the cant provide adequate supervision. Programs are poorly written. They are very behind with technology. They dont keep up with RBT credentialing. It's really a shame since they have been around for 20 years you would think they would know better.

At this company you are overworked and not paid enough. Upper management has outrageous expectations of the therapists, including completing work at home without pay. The work environment can be extremely stressful, with lack of training, no consequences for problems, and an extreme lack of communication. Most staff work without a lunch break, so you don't have a minute to yourself during the day. Burn out rate is high because of these things. Staff are seen as just a number on a list. 

Pros- The kiddos are amazing

Cons- Upper management, not enough support, children do not receive satisfactory levels of therapy or supervision.

They pay very low hourly rates for only the time you're at the children's homes. You are expected to drive far and the reimbursement rate is low. 
Barely any training.
It would be good for someone with a limited schedule since appointments are only a couple hours per kid.
It seems like they hired lots of therapists fresh out of college so they could pay them barely above minimum wage.
It does look good on a resume if you want to go to school for education...I eventually got an M.Ed and this was a useful stepping stone.
You do learn about autism and ABA from firsthand experience.

I have learned so much working here at Children Making strides both from the staff and the amazing little kiddos. The typical work day runs very smoothly, you always know what to expect as it runs basically the same each day. The admin team are fantastic and have great communication with staff. For me the hardest part of the job is when a kiddo you have worked with for a while and have become attached to is ready for discharge from the program. It's such a rewarding job and feeling to see all your clients learn and grow here at Children Making strides.

This is a horrible company to work for or receive services from. The behavior technicians receive little to no help from management. The turn-over rate here is so high that it negatively effects both employees and the clients that they serve. Employees here work full-time with no meal breaks, and management treats breaks like they are an accommodation rather than a requirement. The work environment here is extremely hostile. They tell you that "we're like family here", which is just about the biggest red flag from a company. You  are made to feel like you're disposable here.

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