Supervision in ABA has undergone significant refinement over the past decade. The BACB's publication of updated supervision requirements, the Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline, and the emphasis on individualized, competency-based oversight have shifted the field away from informal mentorship toward structured, outcome-accountable practice.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Supervision |
| COA | 0 | — |
Maeve Donnelly is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at Northeastern University.
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