| Literature DB >> 28630819 |
Justin B Leaf1, Ronald Leaf1, John McEachin1, Mitchell Taubman1, Tristram Smith2, Sandra L Harris3, B J Freeman4, Toby Mountjoy5, Tracee Parker6, Todd Streff7, Fred R Volkmar8, Andi Waks9.
Abstract
In 2014, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) initiated a program for credentialing behavior technicians. The new credential, Registered Behavior Technician™ (RBT®), is for providers of behavioral intervention to a wide range of individuals with mental health needs and developmental delays, including individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The RBT® would represent the entry-level position within the range of the BACB® credentials. Despite the increasing acceptance of this newest level of credential from the behavioral community, the authors of this paper have substantial concerns with the RBT® credential as it relates to the delivery of intervention to individuals diagnosed with ASD. The purpose of this paper is to detail these concerns and propose remedies that would ensure that individuals diagnosed with ASD receive effective behavioral intervention.Entities:
Keywords: Autism; Behavior analyst; Behavior analyst certification board; Certification; Registered behavior technician
Year: 2016 PMID： 28630819 PMCID： PMC5459762 DOI： 10.1007/s40617-016-0145-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Behav Anal Pract ISSN： 1998-1929