BCBA and QBA Qualification
graduate-level certifications in helping children with special needs
What Is BCBA?
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. It is a standard set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). BCBAs are qualified to supervise the work of BCaBAs and RBTs in implementing ABA interventions. They design and implement training plans and serve as supervisors and behavior consultants.
About BACB Organization
BACB, a non-profit organization established in 1998 in Florida, sets the minimum standard for behavior analysts. The BCBA requirements are regularly updated by industry professionals. Currently, there are 22,620 behavior analysts worldwide. Hong Kong and mainland China have 43 and around 48 behavior analysts respectively.
What Is QABA?
The Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA®) is an internationally accredited credentialing agency dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of care among professionals providing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services.
The QABA Credentialing Board® oversees the certification of
- Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT®) (entry level)
- Qualified Autism Services Practitioner (QASP-S®) (supervisory-qualified)
- Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA®) (master’s level)
About QABA Organization
Established in 2012, the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board was established to meet the growing need for more credentialed professionals providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. QABA certificants are trained in all aspects of ABA with qualification in autism and related disorders. QABA now offers a 3-tiered credentialing model, offering certified providers across all levels of behavior analysis.
Is BCBA/QBA Credential Equivalent to Autism Expert?
BCBA or QBA is a qualification for behavior analysts, but it doesn’t make someone an autism expert. It’s crucial to inquire about their certification date and autism training when approached by a BCBA/QBA. This ensures clarification on their expertise in the field.
qualities that we possess in autismilee
- We have experience working with individuals with autism, ideally around the age group as your child
- We have experience working with a wide range of age groups and different functioning levels
- We know how to apply different technologies in ABA, such as Discrete trial teaching, prompting, activity-based teaching, etc
- We have experience working in different settings, such as one-on-one, groups, school shadowing, etc.
- We teach generalization to different environment and people
- We make swift changes according to the behaviors of the child
- We conduct functional assessment, to find out the cause of behavior, and design intervention accordingly
Our Supervisors Are BCBAs
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is an international certified behavior analyst and a graduate-level certification. It is a standard developed by professionals and is constantly modified and updated to meet the changing needs of society. To provide better quality training services, our behavioral consultants are internationally certified analysts or are pursuing degrees.