| The Behavior Analyst Certification Board is a nonprofit corporation established as a result of credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts, state governments, and consumers of behavior analysis services. The BACB's mission is to develop, promote, and implement a voluntary international certification program for behavior analyst practitioners. You will find a list of BCBAs and BCaBAs specific to your area, requirements for becoming certified, task lists, and more. |
| Useful Links and Resources |
| The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis There are lots of journals to read, however this one has probably the longest history and widest body or research available with full text articles available for free online. The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis is a psychology journal that publishes research about applications of the experimental analysis of behavior to problems of social importance.
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| TeachTown is a computer assisted ABA therapy program for children with ASD and related special needs. Currently they have a product available for children with a developmental age of 2yrs-7yrs. This means that even older children may see many benefits in using their program. The program includes computer lessons, off-computer activities, data collection, reports for IEPs, communication systems, and real time data synchronization. Check it out!!! |
| Early detection of autism is critical to the future of young children who may be at risk for ASD. The M-CHAT questionnaire is a screening tool used to facilitate early detection of autism. Pediatricians and family doctors often use this questionnaire during a child's 18 or 24-month developmental check-up. Be sure to read this article. Be sure to look at this site as well. First Signs
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| Get connected, seek out information, read everything. Information is your best friend. You are not alone and there are many other people out there who are willing to help, have already created many resources, and continue to network with each other. Stay up to date and informed! Books, articles, videos... oh my! |
| Behavior Analysis is still a new field and often times we run into problems. Families may face challenges in getting the services they need. There are lots of people out there to help advocate and provide the necessary information for to remedy these types of situations. Please take a look at this site for assistance in legal services and advocacy. |
| To contact us: |
| Phone: 206-384-3702 Fax: 206-328-2496 E-mail: info@spectrumcircles.com
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| Show me the data—an incredible book of data collection developed by practitioners at the Experimental Education Unit at the UW. |
