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The evolution of the field of applied behavior analysis to a practice-oriented profession has created the need to ensure that the consumers of these services are adequately protected. We review the limitations of the current board certification process and present a rationale for the establishment of licensing standards for applied behavior analysts on a state-by-state basis. Recommendations for securing the passage of a licensure bill also are discussed.
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The authors wish to thank Joseph Cautilli, Ph.D., for his contributions to a previous version of this manuscript. Excerpts from the ABAI Newsletter, 2008 — Volume 31, written by the authors of this paper, appear in this article. The views expressed in this manuscript are those of the authors and do not represent the position of the Association for Behavior Analysis International.
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Dorsey, M.F., Weinberg, M., Zane, T. et al. The Case for Licensure of Applied Behavior Analysts. Behav Analysis Practice 2, 53–58 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391738
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