Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and

Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI)

General Information about ABA and IBI and Service Providers

What is ABA and some of the common misconceptions ~ written by

         Carolyn Sterner M.Ed, BCBA

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board ~ BCBA certification means that an individual has met a number of degree, coursework, and experience requirements and has passed an examination administered by the BACB. Individuals with this certification can refer to themselves as “Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs).” A BCBA is an independent practitioner who may work as an employee or as an independent contractor for an organization. The BCBA conducts descriptive and systematic behavioural assessments, including functional analyses, and provides behaviour analytic interpretations of the results. He or she also designs and supervises behaviour analytic interventions, and is able to effectively develop and implement appropriate assessment and intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of individuals. BCBAs seek the consultation of more experienced practitioners when necessary and teach others to carry out ethical and effective behaviour analytic interventions based on published research and designs. He or she may also deliver instruction (e.g., teach courses) in behaviour analysis. Finally, the BCBA can supervise the work of others who implement behaviour analytic interventions.

Behavior Analysts Inc. (California) ~ web based ABA training ~

   Partington Behavior Analysts is a service-delivery system working with  

   children with autism and other developmental disabilities, their parents,

   and other professionals. Each child's curriculum is unique, individually  

   developed through The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-

   Revised (The ABLLS-R). This tool provides:

• A precise measurement of existing skills
• A clear view of the conditions under which the skills are utilized
• Insight into the behaviors or circumstances that prevent the child from acquiring new skills

    The ABLLS-R is a tracking system that continually measures learning

    achievements, giving us ongoing data and ensuring the student’s

     acquisition of new skills and learning.

Association for Behavior Analysis International ~ the primary

         professional organization for members interested in the philosophy,

         science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis.

The Lovaas Institute ~ Dr. Ivar Lovaas, founder and director of the UCLA

         Young Autism Project and the Lovaas Model of Applied Behavior

         Analysis.

Motion M-172 for a National Autism Strategy

ABA and IBI Information by Province

   Provincial and Territorial Funding Programs for Autism Therapy ~   

    provides a table summarizing provincial and territorial programs for the treatment

    of autism, (2006)

Alberta ABA and IBI Information

British Columbia ABA and IBI Information

Manitoba ABA and IBI Information

Ontario ABA and IBI Information