The Scope of Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis in State Licensure…
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.
<p><em>This regulatory review examines how U.S. state licensure laws define the scope of practice of applied behavior analysis.</em></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><em>Source: “The Scope of Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis in State Licensure Laws.” 2024. PubMed PMID: 39391178.</em></p>