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How Long Does ABA Therapy Take? What Families Should Expect

Wondering how long ABA therapy takes? Learn what factors shape treatment timelines, what families can expect at every age, and how to plan for transitions.

June 4 Read more

ABA Therapy Goals and How They Are Set for Each Client

ABA therapy goals aren't pulled from a textbook. They're built around one child, one family, and one very specific life. Here's how BCBAs set them — and what makes them work.

June 3 Read more

BACB Updates and What They Mean for Your Certification in 2026

The BACB's 2026 updates are reshaping how BCBAs and RBTs maintain their credentials. Here's what every ABA professional needs to know right now.

June 2 Read more

What's Happening in ABA This Week (June 1, 2026)

Your weekly roundup of ABA therapy news — BACB newsletter updates, June job market trends, CEU spotlight, burnout and retention conversations, and what to watch heading into summer 2026.

June 1 Read more

Functional Behavior Assessment: The Complete Guide for ABA Professionals in 2026

A complete guide to functional behavior assessments (FBA) in ABA — what an FBA is, the four functions of behavior, assessment methods, and how to build an effective behavior intervention plan.

May 29 Read more

Applied Behavior Analysis Careers: Every Role in ABA Explained for 2026

Every day, thousands of professionals walk into clinics, schools, and homes across the country with a single mission: to help people build the skills that make a full, independent life possible. They're not all BCBAs. They're not all therapists. Applied behavior analysis careers span a wide spectrum — from entry-level technician roles you can start without a degree, to doctoral-lev

May 28 Read more

BCBA Job Description: Roles, Responsibilities, and What Employers Expect in 2026

When a school district posts a BCBA opening and receives 80 applications in 48 hours, it's not just the salary driving interest — it's the clarity of the role itself. In a field where “behavior analyst” can mean anything from designing intensive in-home programs to consulting inside a Fortune 500 workplace wellness initiative, the job description is the document that se

May 27 Read more

Top RBT Interview Questions and How to Answer Them in 2026

What's Happening in ABA This Week (May 25, 2026)

It's Memorial Day weekend — and while the field may be taking a breath, ABA therapy never really stops moving. From fresh guidance out of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board to workforce shifts shaping the coming hiring season, this week carries stories worth paying attention to. Whether you're a practicing BCBA, an RBT mid-career, or a family navigating services, this is your weekly briefing

May 25 Read more

Telehealth ABA Therapy: How It Works and What to Expect in 2026

Discover how telehealth ABA therapy works in 2026, what to expect from remote sessions, who it's right for, and how to find a qualified provider.

May 22 Read more

The Autism Diagnosis Process: What Families Need to Know in 2026

When a parent first hears the words "we'd like to refer your child for an autism evaluation," the world can feel like it shifts beneath their feet. The weeks that follow — filled with appointments, questionnaires, and waiting — can feel overwhelming and isolating. But here's what many families don't realize until they're through it: understanding the autism diagnosis process, step by step, takes a

May 21 Read more

How Much Does ABA Therapy Cost? A Complete 2026 Guide

ABA therapy can run anywhere from $0 to $250+ per hour depending on your insurance, provider, and location. Here's everything families need to know about the real cost of ABA in 2026.

May 20 Read more

Starting a BCBA Private Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Ready to launch your BCBA private practice in 2026? This step-by-step guide covers business setup, insurance credentialing, billing, marketing, and client acquisition for behavior analysts going independent.

May 19 Read more

What's Happening in ABA This Week (May 18, 2026)

Some weeks in the ABA field feel routine — clients make progress, paperwork gets filed, teams meet their targets. Then there are weeks like this one, where a flurry of credentialing updates, employer announcements, and workforce data all land at once, and the professionals paying attention find themselves ahead of the curve. This is your briefing for the week of May 18, 2026. Early intervention se

May 18 Read more

School BCBA Jobs: What to Expect and How to Get Hired in 2026

Every August, thousands of families send their children with autism and developmental disabilities back to school — and behind many of those transitions is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst quietly making it work. School BCBAs write the behavior intervention plans, train the paraprofessionals, run the data meetings, and stand between a struggling student and a lost year. If you're a BCBA weighing

May 15 Read more