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Barriers to Use of Experimental Analysis in Applied Behavior Analysis Clinical Practice.
Timothy D Caldwell1, Kimberly A Schreck2, Adriannah N Spisak2
1Behavior Interventions Inc., King of Prussia, PA 19406 USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|October 13, 2025
Summary
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) requires experimentation, but behavior analysts face implementation barriers. Lack of resources is the primary obstacle to using experimental analysis (EA) in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Psychology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Background:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) ethical codes mandate experimentation to understand behavior-environment relations.
- Behavior analysts may encounter challenges in applying experimental analysis (EA) within clinical practice.
- Ethical considerations in ABA necessitate effective methods for evaluating treatment efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the current utilization of experimental analysis (EA) by behavior analysts in clinical practice.
- To identify significant barriers hindering the implementation of EA in ABA.
- To explore potential solutions for overcoming EA implementation challenges.
Main Methods:
- Two cross-sectional questionnaire studies were conducted.
- Study 1 surveyed 293 behavior analysts; Study 2 surveyed 324 behavior analysts.
- Data were aggregated to analyze EA usage and perceived barriers.
Main Results:
- An average of 63% of behavior analysts reported using EA in their clinical practice.
- Lack of resources was identified as the most significant barrier to EA implementation.
- Reimbursement for services was reported as the least influential barrier.
Conclusions:
- Significant barriers exist for behavior analysts implementing EA in clinical settings.
- Addressing resource limitations is crucial for increasing EA utilization.
- Overcoming these barriers has ethical implications for client treatment and outcomes.
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