BCBA Qualifications

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Hello, all. I am the mother of a 5 year old in a self contained Kindergarten

class in District. During my recent CSE, I requested a behavioral assessment and

review of my son's behavioral plan by a BCBA. My son has PICA and has started

showing aggressive and OCD behaviors, so I don't think my request was

unwarranted. The response I received from the Director of Special Ed services

AND the two District " Ph.D's " present was literally " What's a BCBA? " My

explanation was insufficient and I was requested to provide info regarding

" qualifications " and " certification " of a BCBA. So, my question to all of you

is where I can find the most succinct information regarding this. I would

really appreciate if anyone can refer me to the appropriate web site or journals

that I can use to substantiate my request. I cannot believe that these people

do not know what I was talking about and would really like to dump a truck load

of information right on top of them. They asked for it and I would Love to give

it to them! So any help or suggestions would really be appreciated !!!!

Thanks! Trish