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What is a BCBA?

  • BCBA stands for 'Board Certified Behaviour Analyst'

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  • All BCBAs have a Bachelors degree, a Masters degree and completed coursework specific to ABA, at least 1500 hours of supervised field work experience, and passed a board exam.

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  • BCBAs also are required to complete continuing education credits to maintain their certification every two years.

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  • Anyone conducting ABA should be supervised by a BCBA.

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  • BCBAs are trained to conduct assessments, develop behaviour plans and programme goals, train and oversee direct staff (ABA therapists or tutors) analyse data and make changes.

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  • Only BCBAs are qualified to carry out Functional Assessments

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