Key ABA terms, in plain language
Plain-language definitions of the ABA terms that matter to running a practice — from ABA, BCBA, and RBT to data collection, billing, credentialing, and practice management software.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy grounded in the science of learning and behavior, most often used to support autistic people and individuals with developmental differences in building skills and independence.
Read more →Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a graduate-level clinician certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) to design and supervise ABA therapy programs.
Read more →Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional credentialed by the BACB who delivers ABA therapy directly to clients under the supervision of a BCBA.
Read more →ABA data collection
ABA data collection is the systematic recording of client behavior during therapy — trials, prompts, responses, and behavior events — used to measure progress and guide clinical decisions.
Read more →ABA billing
ABA billing is the process of submitting insurance claims for ABA services and managing the revenue cycle — from verifying eligibility through coding, submission, and payment.
Read more →ABA insurance credentialing
ABA insurance credentialing is the process of getting a practice and its clinicians approved as in-network providers with insurance payers so that services can be billed and reimbursed.
Read more →ABA practice management software
ABA practice management software is an all-in-one, HIPAA-compliant platform that brings the clinical and operational tools an ABA practice needs — scheduling, data collection, billing, and reporting — into one system.
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