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The practice of ABA focuses on assessing the environmental influences on behavior, assessment-based intervention, and data-based decision making. ABA has been used to address the behavioral needs of consumers in multiple areas, including general and special education, organizational management and safety, gerontology, and many more. ABA is best known as being the leading evidence-based treatment approach for autism and other developmental disabilities.  \nThe BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies in Washington, DC. 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