Being an in-home BCBA means practically living in your car. Because we cannot always stop between sessions, our cars become more than transportation; they're mobile headquarters. So, here are a few of my favorite items for a BCBA on the go.
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Puzzle Rack
I was tired of my puzzles sloshing around in my trunk. Once I purchased this puzzle rack, my puzzles stayed organized. I never had an issue with this rack falling over in the back of my car.
Car organizers are a great way to keep items both organized and within reach while driving. I especially liked how I could keep multiple drinks (water, coffee, protein shake, diet soda, etc.) from spilling.
Between using navigation apps, streaming music, and searching the web, my phone was always dying when I’m on the road. This extra-long charger was always there for me when I was a in-home BCBA.
I buy iced coffee more often that I’d like to admit. We all know paper straws suck (lol…no pun intended) but these straws are a great alternative AND they’re safe while driving.
When working on a tight schedule, I often had to eat in my car in-between sessions, which created a lot of trash. Having a trash can in the car helped prevent messes and make the clean-up process easier.
I store everything in these: rubber ducks, sand, books, cars, dinosaurs, beans, etc. Any kind of small item can be kept in these sterilite boxes, which can then be organized in a car trunk. I love them.
This is what I bring in to all of my sessions. It usually holds my planner, my notebook, pens, crayons, a bubble wand, an old granola bar and who knows what else. It’s my Mary Poppins bag!
What did I miss? What’s a must-have item for you as a BCBA on the go? Tell me in the comments! You can see my complete list of commuting-BCBA favorites here.
Stay tuned for future dives into specific categories, like hacks for car organization or puzzle storage solutions.
