Association of Professional Behavior Analysts

APBA Behavior Analysts

Association of Professional Behavior Analysts is a medical organization dedicated to Behavior Analysis. Doctors and practitioners associated with APBA have special training and skill in improving patients' quality of life by helping to adjust their behaviors. Association of Professional Behavior Analysts members perform behavioral assessments, patient parent education, and liaisons with other mental health professionals. Behavior Analysis is a medical specialty centered on improving patients' mental or physical behavioral health by applying the principles of behavioral psychology to structured treatment plans. Significant diseases and conditions treated by many APBA members include autism, drug addiction, eating disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and congenital birth defects. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by APBA healthcare providers include conducting research and behavior assessments, participating in one-on-one therapy sessions with patients, and formulating and overseeing treatment plans to adjust patient behavior for positive goal achievement.