The intersection of private equity investment and applied behavior analysis represents one of the most consequential developments in the modern history of our field. Over the past decade, the ABA service industry has undergone a dramatic transformation as venture capital and private equity firms recognized the growth trajectory of autism services, particularly following expanded insurance mandates across the United States.
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Join Free →Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has recently experienced an astonishing amount of growth that has not gone unnoticed by those outside of the behavior analysis community. In fact, the growth of ABA has garnered significant attention from entrepreneurs and businesses interested in cashing in on the opportunities that its growth has created. As a result, for-profit organizations have become more common in the field. One type of for-profit organization that has become especially prominent in the ABA service industry is private equity (PE)-owned ABA companies. Although concern has been expressed about PE involvement in ABA, there are few resources available to behavior analysts interested in understanding its potential impacts. In this presentation, I will provide an overview of the risks and appeals of PE ownership and offer my reckoning of what may come of PE involvement in ABA.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
Dr. Cody Morris is an Associate Professor, Graduate Programs Director of Behavior Analysis, and Chair of the Office of Research Integrity at Salve Regina University. The overarching goal of Cody’s research and clinical focus is improving the practice of behavior analysis. This involves several topics, including client involvement in therapeutic decisions, assessment and treatment strategies for challenging behavior, and organizational practices. Cody has published works in prominent behavior analytic journals, including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Analysis in Practice, and the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. He has served as a reviewer for multiple behavior analytic journals and a Guest Associate Editor for Perspectives on Behavior Science and Behavior Analysis in Practice. Currently, Cody currently serves as an Editorial Board Member for Behavior Analysis in Practice, the Director of the Executive Board for the Rhode Island Association for Behavior Analysis, and the Host of All Things Behavior.
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