Many medical and mental health professionals refer children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for applied behavior analysis. ABA therapy, as it’s also called, is considered the gold standard of treatment options for children with autism. The science- and evidence-based approach to learning can help children build the social and communication skills that they often struggle […]

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is the leading treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Incorporating repetition, positive reinforcement and many other strategies, therapists can help their patients build the social, communication and daily life skills that they may struggle with. Leading most ABA therapy plans is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or BCBA. […]

Many people who work in the field of behavioral analysis desire to one day become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Obtaining this certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) takes years of schooling and supervised fieldwork, as well as successfully passing an examination. A major reason why becoming BCBA-certified is so appealing is […]

With so many different acronyms in healthcare, it can be difficult sometimes for people outside the field to understand the differences between them. This is the case with applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), which is the leading treatment program for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In ABA therapy, there are many different certifications that […]

If you work in the behavioral analysis industry, you probably consider obtaining certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to be a significant accomplishment. For many, this is the pinnacle of achievement within the industry, especially for those who work administering applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). BCBA […]

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is widely regarded as the best treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As such, it is commonly recommended for children with ASD, no matter where they fall on the autism spectrum. That’s because ABA therapy is so flexible and customizable. It is catered to each individual child’s […]

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) have risen to the top of their field. This certification not only verifies that they have the knowledge and experience required to hold a leading position in applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), but it also enables them to serve in certain roles that they couldn’t without it. Gaining BCBA certification […]

So, you want to be a behavior technician. Congratulations! You have decided on a career path that will make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders, as well as their families. The first step of the process, as you may well know, is obtaining your certification […]

On the path to becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), you must pass the official RBT examination. This test is the final part of RBT certification, testing the knowledge and skills you have been taught during the coursework program and during the competency assessment. To work directly in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA […]

The number of children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States and around the world is increasing every year. While there are many different reasons why the ASD prevalence rate is climbing, the fact is that more trained professionals are needed to help support these children through applied behavior analysis […]