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Statement on the Professional Practice of Behaviour Analysis in the Atlantic Provinces

Purpose of this Statement
APABA (Atlantic Provinces Association for Behaviour Analysis) is a professional organization representing behaviour analysis in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. APABA is an Affiliate Chapter of the Association for Behaviour Analysis International. APABA is firmly committed to advocating for the practice of applied behaviour analysis in Atlantic Canada as a standalone profession. 

Currently, the practice of ABA is not regulated in any of the Atlantic Provinces. This means anyone can say that they practice behaviour analysis or call themselves a behaviour analyst regardless of whether they have the training and/or experience to do so. The practice of applied behaviour analysis in the Atlantic Provinces affects public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Atlantic Provinces. Therefore, APABA supports a minimum standard of qualification to protect the public from (i) the practice of ABA by unqualified persons, and (ii) unprofessional, unethical, and/or harmful conduct by those claiming to practice ABA.

Given the growth in the field of ABA in the Atlantic Provinces it is critically important that the professional practice of behaviour analysis is promoted; however, it is important to recognize that the practice of ABA in the Atlantic Provinces is still in a critical period with relatively low numbers of practitioners in general and even fewer who meet the recommended qualifications outlined below. Thus a transition for practitioners to follow the recommendations below will likely take several years. It is the expectation that this statement and these recommendations will change as the profession of ABA matures in the Atlantic Provinces.

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  • About APABA
    • About The Profession
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    • Special Interest Groups (SIG)
    • Awards and Scholarships
    • Contact
  • Members
    • Membership Info and Registration
    • Member Services
      • FAQ
      • Media Request
      • Executive Meeting Minutes
      • Annual Meeting Summaries
  • Events
    • Upcoming Event Info
    • Online Event Registration
    • Recorded Events
      • So, What Do Recipients of ABA Services Really Think About Their Services?
      • Szabo Webinar
      • Storytelling & Behavior Analysis: Using Narrative in Science
      • Looking Inward: Diversity, Behavior Analysis and You!
      • The Behavioral Indicators of Effective ABA Program Implementation
      • Compassion and Ethics — Critical Components of Supervision
      • Skill Based Treatment and Encouraging Persistence
  • Public Resources
    • Frequently Asked Questions About the Profession
    • Professional Practice Statement
    • Risk of Harm Statement
    • Infographics
      • ABA infographic
      • Behaviour Plan Infographic
      • Neurodiversity Infographic
    • Statement on Racism
    • Links
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