This certification program is designed for professionals with experience implementing a progressive approach to ABA interventions for individuals diagnosed with ASD and in clinical supervision of staff implementing progressive ABA-based interventions. Eligibility includes both education and experience requirements.
Experience Requirements
8,000 hours (approximately 4 years full-time) experience in ABA with a concentration in autism
A minimum of 6,000 of these experience hours must be accumulated after obtaining a master’s degree.
Of the 8,000 required hours:
- at least 6,000 hours must include providing clinical supervision of others working with individuals diagnosed with ASD.
- at least 2,000 hours must include providing direct intervention for individuals diagnosed with ASD
Education Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree (or the international equivalent) in one of the following areas:
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Analysis
- Applied Behavioral Science
- Behavior Modification*
- Psychology*
- Behavioral Psychology*
- Education*
- Special Education*
- Social Work*
- Speech & Language Pathology*
- Experimental Analysis of Behavior*
- Health Services Research*
- Marriage Family Therapy*
- Child Development*
*Non-ABA master’s or doctoral degrees also need a minimum of 12 hours/credits focused on ABA content.
Note: Historical or international equivalent degrees are accepted