The prerequisites required of a BCaBA to gain that certification and then to receive licensure as an LABA in Virginia are substantial and include proven skills from assessment to treatment to data decision making to supervision/training and more of unlicensed individuals.
The proposed updates to the ABA portions of Intensive Community Based Support Services remove the ability of the BCaBA to engage in scope of practices that align with their education and training.
Removal of those activities:
Please reconsider the current proposals to maintain quality and quantity service delivery to families in need and keep the BCaBAs able to work as per their certified skills