The Scope of Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis in State Licensure Laws.
Published May 9, 2026
A U.S. regulatory review of how state licensure laws define ABA scope of practice; requirements vary by jurisdiction and change over time.
This regulatory review examines how U.S. state licensure laws define the scope of practice of applied behavior analysis.
It is not clinical guidance and does not establish a nationwide rule. Licensure, protected titles, supervision requirements, and complaint processes vary by jurisdiction and can change. A professional certification is not automatically interchangeable with local legal authorization to practise.
Families can verify a practitioner’s current status in the relevant regulator’s public register and ask about supervision, scope, communication collaboration, and complaint processes.
Source: “The Scope of Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis in State Licensure Laws.” 2024. PubMed PMID: 39391178.
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