About the Book. Quality Control for Behavior Analysts helps practitioners apply concepts of quality planning, control, and improvement to implement high-quality behavioral interventions that behavior analysts need to deliver to maximize care value through superior clinical outcomes.

Unlock the secrets of delivering high-quality behavioral interventions with this indispensable handbook designed for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®). Starting with an introductory overview and concise history of quality, this book demystifies key concepts like quality assurance, planning, control, and improvement for the practicing BCBA and other stakeholders in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) autism services industry. Discover how behavior analysts can apply these concepts to effectively manage the quality of their behavioral interventions through the frequent routine assessment of procedural fidelity and interobserver agreement during ABA therapy. With its practical guidance and step-by-step approach, this book empowers BCBAs to effectively control the quality of their interventions in the evidence-based practice of ABA in ways that can dramatically improve care value and the quality of life for people with autism. This guide is a vital resource for any BCBA committed to providing high-quality ABA therapy and making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism.

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“This text is a great how-to resource for supervisors who want to ensure high quality services and experiences for their clients and behavior technicians. Silbaugh provides an easy-to-follow framework by which practitioners can systematically monitor and evaluate behavioral objectives and teaching procedures by incorporating both measures of fidelity and interobserver agreement. Data collection guidelines and questions are presented along with practical examples and tips for overcoming common obstacles. A must use for early career analysts or seasoned clinicians looking to support claims of high-quality services!”
— Ivy Chong, PhD, BCBA-D, Chief Clinical Officer, Little Leaves Behavioral Services, Florida, USA

  • Master Clinician. Scientist. Educator. Innovator. Leader.

About Bryant

Bryant Silbaugh, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA

-The Quality Guy

I am a behavior analyst specializing in the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorders with applied behavior analysis. I earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and San Diego State University. Research experiences in behavioral neuropharmacology as an undergraduate and graduate student were excellent preparation for practicing ABA for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder in home, school, and community settings later in my career. I completed my graduate coursework in ABA at the Florida Institute of Technology online, and later earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in Special Education and Autism Spectrum Disorders at the University of Texas at Austin. There I developed research lines on the reinforcement of operant variability, and the behavioral assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders. I’m also a former Assistant Professor of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Texas at San Antonio where I served as the Interim Director of the Autism Research Center and developed a line of research on ABA service delivery quality, also known as “ASDQ”. My more recent accomplishments include assisting in the development of two startup ABA autism service agencies, and founding the National ABA Service Quality Network in December, 2023.

CLINICAL VALUES

  • SAFETY

    When the scene is safe, we can all get to work.

  • Televisibility

    Work like the world is watching.

  • Prioritize Relationships

    Motivate, reinforce, and make them smile.

  • Quality

    Safe and televisable clinical environments where relationships are prioritized, provide a context in which high-quality ABA service delivery is possible.

ABA Quality Research