Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Online Tutorial
	Module 8: Setting up a Home-Based ABA Program People Involved in an ABA Program Consultant. A consultant is the person who creates a customized ABA program for each child. A consultant should have advanced ABA training (a Master's or Doctoral degree) and preferably BCBA certification. A BCBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. More information about this is available here: http://bacb.com/. A consultant will begin by getting to know the child and assessing the child's current skills. With this information, the consultant develops the ABA program and monitors the progress of the program. The consultant may work directly teaching the child, or may just oversee the ABA therapists who work with the child. ABA Therapists: people that work directly teaching the child. The consultant creates teaching plans (also called "treatment plans") and the ABA therapists work with the child using these teaching plans. ABA therapists may be college students pursuing degrees relating to teaching, psychology, or child development. Preferably, an ABA therapist should have a bachelor's degree in behavior analysis or a related field such as special education, or be working towards a degree. A therapist may have some advanced ABA training as well, but a consultant can train a therapist who doesn’t have ABA experience. Parents/Siblings/Family Members: all family members can be active participants in a child's ABA program. Please note that this is not necessarily a complete list, but provides an overview of key people in an ABA program. Next --> Steps to Starting a Home-Based ABA Program