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Exploring Quality in the Applied Behavior Analysis Service Delivery Industry.

Bryant C Silbaugh¹, Robbie El Fattal²

¹Trendline ABA, LLC, San Antonio, TX 78254 USA.

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|August 18, 2021

Summary

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) service quality is undefined, hindering industry growth. This paper proposes a framework using culturo-behavioral science to define and measure ABA service delivery quality (ASDQ) for organizational improvement.

Keywords:

applied behavior analysis culturo-behavioral science evidence-based practice metacontingency quality

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Area of Science:

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Organizational Behavior Management (OBM)

Background:

The rapidly expanding applied behavior analysis (ABA) service industry faces challenges with undefined service delivery quality (ASDQ).
Current professional organizations lack sufficient control over contingencies to ensure consistent ABA service delivery quality.
Lack of objective quality indicators hinders organizations from differentiating their ABA services.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the need for critical discussion on ABA service delivery quality (ASDQ).
To define ASDQ and present a theoretical framework for empirical investigation.
To provide actionable steps for ABA organizations to improve ASDQ using culturo-behavioral science and total quality management.

Main Methods:

Review of existing views on quality in ABA research and practice.
Development of a theoretical framework for ASDQ within the scope of behavior science.
Application of culturo-behavioral science to analyze organizational practices and evaluate change initiatives' impact on ASDQ.

Main Results:

Identified limitations in current definitions and approaches to ABA service delivery quality.
Proposed a cohesive theoretical framework to empirically study and enhance ASDQ.
Outlined how culturo-behavioral science can be used to assess organizational practices and their effect on ASDQ.

Conclusions:

A clear definition and empirical approach to ASDQ are crucial for the ABA industry's growth and quality assurance.
Culturo-behavioral science offers valuable tools for organizations to understand and improve their service quality.
ABA organizations can implement practical strategies derived from culturo-behavioral science and total quality management to achieve high ASDQ.