A prefacing article by current ABAI President Raymond G. Miltenberger, Ph.D., BCBA, describes the background of the purpose, development and content of the Model Licensing Act under the points,
- Why Licensing?
- Risks Associated with Licensure
- How Does Licensure Differ from Certification?
- What is ABAI’s Model Licensing Act?
- What are the Points of Similarity between the BACB® and ABAI Model Acts?
- How do the BACB® and ABAI Model Licensing Acts Differ?
- Rational for Grandfathering Clause
- What are ABAI’s Criteria for Education Requirements?
- How Will ABAI’s Accreditation Program Meet the Needs of Licensed Behavior Analysts?
- What Will ABAI Do for Those Outside of the USA?
- Where Can You Receive Guidance and Support?
This article then links to the Act itself,
ABAI Model Licensing Act for Behavior Analysts
In the article ABAI members are invited to review the Model Licensing Act, and under, "Where Can You Receive Guidance and Support?", information is given on how to give input, if wished, on the Model Licensing Act and to discuss chapter training and presentations support by the ABAI Practice Board.
References or for further reading
The ABAI Model Licensing Act, Educational Standards, and the Protection of the Profession
Raymond G. Miltenberger, Ph.D., BCBA; ABAI President
ABAI Model Licensing Act for Behavior Analysts
Practice (Practice Board and Other Committees)
Practice Resources
ABA International Strategic Plan
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