Who Conducts ABA?

Who Conducts ABA?

Who can conduct ABA therapy?

ABA providers may vary in training,experience, and certification:

  • Certifications in ABA: Therapists may be certified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. If they are board certified and have at least a Master’s degree, then they will have the letters BCBA after their name. BCBA-D means they have a doctoral degree. Other therapists may have BCABA credentials. This means education in ABA at a Bachelor’s level.
  • Experience in ABA: Some ABA therapists may have years of experience providing ABA but may not be formally “certified.” Uncertified ABA therapists may have trained under and had their work supervised by a certified ABA therapist. While uncertified therapists may provide individual ABA skills instruction, they should be supervised by someone with credentials or similar experience.

When seeking ABA services, it is important that you request and receive information about the therapist’s experience. Ask him or her to provide references from other parents or caregivers

                        -What is a BCBA, RBT?

BCBA- BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST-

  • The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals who are certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services. In addition, BCBAs supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, and others who implement behavior-analytic interventions. Ethics and Discipline

  • BCBAs are required to abide by a code of ethics, report required information to the BACB if relevant, and are encouraged to review our ethical guidance page.

  • BCBAs who wish to provide supervision must complete additional training and continuing education requirements. Doctoral Designation (BCBA-D)
  • BCBAs who are current in their certification may acquire an additional designation if they have a doctoral level degree that meets qualifications.

RBT- REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN About the Certification-

  • The Registered Behavior TechnicianTM (RBT®) is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA-D. The RBT is primarily res