Burnout in ABA: What’s Driving It – and How to Change It

It’s happening because they care deeply, yet operate inside systems that quietly expect more than any human can sustainably give

If you’re an ABA practice leader, you’ve probably seen it:

• Strong clinicians leave the field
• PTO exists but goes unused.
• Staff say they’re “fine,” yet clearly aren’t
• Tension builds between quality care and operational reality
• Growth stalls as sustaining quality care takes priority.