Silbaugh & Fattal, 2021
Abstract
As the applied behavior analysis (ABA) service industry (“the industry”) continues to rapidly expand, it faces three major
problems. First, ABA service delivery quality (ASDQ) is undefined in ABA research and the industry. Second, we cannot rely
exclusively on professional organizations that oversee licensure and certification to control ABA service delivery quality because
they do not have control over the relevant contingencies. Third, without objective indicators of ABA service delivery quality, it is
difficult for ABA organizations to distinguish the quality of their services from competitors. In this article, first we explain the
need for more critical discussion of ASDQ in the field at large, briefly describe a sample of common views of quality in ABA
research and the industry, and identify some of their limitations. Then we define ASDQ and present a cohesive theoretical
framework which brings ASDQ within the scope of our science so that we might take a more empirical approach to understanding and strengthening ASDQ. Next, we explain how organizations can use culturo-behavioral science to understand their
organization’s cultural practices in terms of cultural selection and use the evidence-based practice of ABA at the organizational
level to evaluate the extent to which methods targeting change initiatives result in high ASDQ. Lastly, in a call to action we
provide ABA service delivery organizations with six steps they can take now to pursue high ASDQ by applying concepts from
culturo-behavioral science and total quality management. Reading the article, and completing the quiz, participants will earn 2 Learning CEUs.
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Jacqueline Shackil
CEU Content Creator
Introducing Jacqueline, the driving force behind HiJack Behaviors. With a background in Applied Behavioral Analysis and a graduate certification in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, she brings a unique blend of expertise to the table.
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Jacqueline is deeply committed to the growth and development of practitioners in the behavioral health field. At HiJack Behaviors, she focuses on creating impactful continuing education courses, specializing in ethics, improvement, and professional growth. Her mission is to not only enhance the practice of behavioral health but also to empower individuals to reach their highest potential.
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