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The Need for Greater Training in Consultation for Behavior Analysts.
Angela Mann1, L Michelle Grimes1,2, Erin Leichman1,3
1Department of Psychology, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|July 5, 2024
Summary
Behavior analysts increasingly consult, yet few training programs include consultation coursework. Enhanced training is crucial to bridge this gap in indirect service delivery for behavior analysis professionals.
Area of Science:
- Behavior analysis
- Applied psychology
- Organizational behavior management
Background:
- Behavior analysts work in diverse settings, including schools, hospitals, and universities.
- The role of behavior analysts is expanding beyond direct service delivery to include consultation.
- Consultation is a critical aspect of indirect service delivery in behavior analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the current status of consultation training for behavior analysts.
- To identify the discrepancy between consultation training and practice in behavior analysis.
- To advocate for improved and standardized consultation training requirements.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of verified course sequences (VCSs) for board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and board certified associate behavior analyst (BCaBA) programs.
- Comparison of consultation training in behavior analysis with allied professions.
- Review of consultation models and training effectiveness evaluation methods.
Main Results:
- Only 11% of BCBA VCSs and 3% of BCaBA VCSs include specific consultation courses.
- A significant gap exists between the practice of consultation and formal training received by behavior analysts.
- Behavior analysts are increasingly involved in indirect service delivery through consultees.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for enhanced and consistent training in consultation for behavior analysts.
- Implementing specific consultation training models can improve indirect service delivery.
- Further research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of consultation training programs.
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