r/bcba is a subreddit with 20k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, looking, bcba, tired, and exam, and they frequently recommend/review study materials, job boards, and study resources.
A community for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), BCaBAs, and anyone pursuing the credential. Share exam prep tips, ask about coursework and supervision programs, vent about the realities of ABA work, post or find job openings, and connect with others navigating the field from grad school through certification and beyond.
Popular Themes in r/bcba
#1
Advice Requests
: "Advice on how to become a high paying BCBA"
23 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Anyone else scared about the future of this field?"
9 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Solo BCBAs—which data collection/billing websites do you use?"
7 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Worthwhile project for ABA? Automatic data collection for maladaptive behaviors."
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "I started a video modeling channel with the Meta AI glasses. Please let me know any request for videos and feedback!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/bcba
#1
Struggling
19 posts
#2
Looking
17 posts
#3
Bcba
15 posts
#4
Tired
8 posts
#5
Exam
3 posts
#6
Hate
3 posts
#7
Clinic
2 posts
#8
Training
2 posts
#9
Worst
2 posts
#10
Parent
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/bcba
Study Materials
6 reviews
#1
Pass the Big
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Behaviorfy
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
BAS
5.0★ from 1 review
Job Boards
2 reviews
#1
Action Behavior Centers
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
ABLE Kids
4.0★ from 1 review
Study Resources
2 reviews
#1
ABA Wizard
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
ABA Visual Language Dictionary
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/bcba
#1
Advice Needed
: "Feeling guilty about leaving a company for another with better pay"
23 posts
#2
Discussion Question
: "Things you wished you learned before becoming a BCBA?"
14 posts
#3
Vent
: "THE GRIFT IS REAL"
8 posts
#4
Resources
: "Seeking a BCBA supervisor in NJ"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/bcba
Yearly
+5k members(36.8%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026