Applied Behavioral Analysis, or ABA, is a form of psychological therapy that targets and alleviates problematic behaviors. As the name implies, it begins with the process of analyzing, or understanding, what triggers the behaviors and how to replace them with new, healthier behaviors. Based on the science of learning and behavior, ABA Therapy is the most effective approach to supporting children with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, amongst other developmental delays. The US Surgeon General, American Academy of Pediatrics, National Institute of Mental Health, and numerous other reputable medical sources.

ABA Therapy requires practitioners to understand and predict client behavior in real-world situations, and to custom-create an intensive, direct-service program aimed at improving functioning and outcomes. Children who participate in ABA Therapy typically improve their cognitive, language, social, and self-care skills. Young adults tend to decrease their propensity to exhibit severe and dangerous behaviors, and are more successful in school, housing, and job settings.

At Bright View Behavioral, we provide ABA Therapy on a three-tiered model to ensure ethical compliance and appropriate supervision of all trained behavioral health providers:

REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (RBT)

RBTs have a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. They assist in delivering direct behavior analysis services and practice under the direct supervision of a BCaBA and/or BCBA.

BOARD CERTIFIED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCABA)

BCaBAs have an undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis and provide behavior analysis therapy under the supervision of a BCBA. BCaBAs often supervise the direct therapy of RBTs.

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA)

BCBAs have a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis and are independent practitioners who provide behavior analysis services. BCBAs can supervise the work of BCaBAs, RBTs and other professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions.
All RBTs, BCaBAs, and BCBAs are credentialed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).