The BACB Fourth Edition Task List is organized in three major sections: The first section, Basic Behavior-Analytic Skills, covers tasks that a practicing behavior analyst will perform with some, but probably not all, clients. These tasks represent basic, commonly used skills and procedures. Feb 9, 2016 - We have begun the process that will lead to the development of the next edition of the task list for the BCBA and BCaBA exams.
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The BACB used the Labor Insight™ database from Burning Glass Technologies to assess the US employment demand for behavior analysts from 2010 to 2018 and the demand by state for the past 12 months. The updated report reveals strong and increasing demand for behavior analysts in the US. |
This document, the first in an ongoing series, summarizes the ethics violations and code-enforcement activities based on the Notices of Alleged Violation received in the first two years under the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts. |
This is the 2nd edition of the BACB’s ABA practice guidelines for autism spectrum disorder. The guidelines are intended to be a resource for healthcare funders and managers, regulatory bodies, consumers, service providers, employers, and other stakeholders. Translated documents are available on the translated documents page. |
The purpose of this statement is to assist payers and providers by clarifying and amplifying the Guidelines that pertain to the intensity of treatment, the intensity of case supervision, and caregiver training. Some of the key features of ABA services that are outlined in the Guidelines are reiterated first to provide emphasis and context. |
BACB-AuthoredPublications about BACB Activity
Luke, M. M., Carr, J. E., & Wilder, D. A. (2018). On the compatibility of organizational behavior management and BACB certification. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 38, 288-305.
doi:10.1080/01608061.2018.1514347
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01608061.2018.1514347(Free)
doi:10.1080/01608061.2018.1514347
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01608061.2018.1514347(Free)
Johnston, J. M., Carr, J. E., & Mellichamp, F. H. (2017). A history of the professional credentialing of applied behavior analysts. The Behavior Analyst, 40, 523-538. doi:10.1007/s40614-017-0106-9
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40614-017-0106-9
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40614-017-0106-9
Carr, J. E., & Nosik, M. R. (2017). Professional credentialing of practicing behavior analysts. Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 4, 3-8. doi:10.1177/2372732216685861
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2372732216685861(Free)
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2372732216685861(Free)
Carr, J. E., Nosik, M. R., & DeLeon, I. G. (2017). The Registered Behavior Technician credential: A response to Leaf et al. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10, 164-166. doi:10.1007/s40617-017-0172-1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5459768(Free)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5459768(Free)
Carr, J. E., & Nosik, M. R. (2015). On the complexity of correlating a graduate program’s experiences with the success of its graduates: A response to Dixon et al. (2015). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 163-164. doi:10.1007/s40617-015-0091-y
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5048286/(Free)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5048286/(Free)
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Johnston, J. M., Mellichamp, F. H., Shook, G. L., & Carr, J. E. (2014). Determining BACB examination content and standards. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 3-9. doi:10.1007/s40617-014-0003-6
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4711728/(Free)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4711728/(Free)
Martin, N., & Shook, G. L. (2011). The Behavior Analyst Certification Board and international credentialing for behaviour analysts. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 12, 41-47. doi:10.1080/15021149.2011.11434354
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15021149.2011.11434354
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15021149.2011.11434354
Weiss, M. J., & Shook, G. L. (2010). Resources on training requirements for applied behavior analysts: The Behavior Analyst Certification Board and the autism special interest group consumer guidelines. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 11, 217-222. doi:10.1080/15021149.2010.11434345
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15021149.2010.11434345
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15021149.2010.11434345
Virués-Ortega, J., Shook, G. L., Arntzen, E., Martin, N., Rodríguez-García, V., & Rebollar-Bernardo, M. A. (2009). Campo profesional y procedimientos de certificación en análisis aplicado del comportamiento en España y Europa [Professional field and certification in applied behavior analysis: Spain and Europe]. Papeles del Psicologo, 30, 1-10.
http://www.papelesdelpsicologo.es/pdf/1704.pdf(Free)
http://www.papelesdelpsicologo.es/pdf/1704.pdf(Free)
Shook, G. L., & Favell, J. E. (2008). The Behavior Analyst Certification Board and the profession of behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1(1), 44-48. doi: 10.1007/BF03391720
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2846580(Free)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2846580(Free)
Hughes, J. C., & Shook, G. L. (2007). Training and certification in behaviour analysis in Europe: Past, present, and future challenges. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 8, 239-249. doi:10.1080/15021149.2007.11434285
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15021149.2007.11434285
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15021149.2007.11434285
Shook, G. L. (2005). An examination of the integrity and future of Behavior Analyst Certification Board credentials. Behavior Modification, 29, 562-574. doi:10.1177/0145445504274203
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0145445504274203
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0145445504274203
Shook, G. L., & Neisworth, J. T. (2005). Ensuring appropriate qualifications for applied behavior analyst professionals: The Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Exceptionality, 13, 3-10. doi:10.1207/s15327035ex1301_2
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15327035ex1301_2
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15327035ex1301_2
Shook, G. L., Johnston, J. M., & Mellichamp, F. (2004). Determining essential content for applied behavior analyst practitioners. The Behavior Analyst, 27, 67-94. doi:10.1007/BF03392093
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2755360/(Free)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2755360/(Free)
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Shook, G. L., Ala’i-Rosales, S., & Glenn, S. S. (2002). Training and certifying behavior analysts. Behavior Modification, 26, 27-48. doi:10.1177/0145445502026001003
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0145445502026001003
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0145445502026001003
Johnston J. M., & Shook, G. L. (2001). A national certification program for behavior analysts. Behavioral Interventions, 16, 77-85. doi:10.1002/bin.81
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/bin.81
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/bin.81