I became interested in ABA when my wife, who is a passionate BCBA, introduced me to some of the leading figures in the field, such as Steven Hayes, Dr. Hanley, and Pat Friman. I listened to their podcasts and watched their interviews, and I was hooked. I visited my wife’s clinic and witnessed the amazing work they were doing with the learners, and I wanted to join them. I started working as an ABAT in September 2023, and I love my job. I love working with an amazing team and seeing the progress of all the learners. It is very rewarding and motivating. One quote that always stays with me is: “look for the baby in the backseat,” meaning that sometimes we get angry or frustrated with people who act in ways that we don’t like, such as being rude, lazy, or irresponsible. But if we knew the context of their situation, we might feel differently.  For example, if we see a car that doesn’t move when the light turns green, we might honk and curse at the driver. But if we see that the driver is trying to help a baby who is choking in the backseat, we would feel empathy and compassion instead. Dr. Friman suggests that we should look for the baby in the backseat when we encounter people who behave in ways that we don’t understand or appreciate. This can help us to be more empathetic, compassionate, and effective in our interactions with others.