significant improvements in an individual's life; and
WHEREAS, The field of behavior analysis has research evidence
that shows effective and efficient behavior-change procedures
that can dramatically affect any area of human behavior,
including mental health, education, health and wellness, weight
loss programs, medication and medical treatment adherence,
gerontology, business management, business leadership, training
and supervision; and
WHEREAS, The field of behavior analysis has research evidence
that shows effective and efficient behavior-change procedures
for a wide range of mental health disorders; and
WHEREAS, Applied behavior analysis is widely recognized as
the most effective treatment for children and adults with autism
spectrum disorder and intellectual and developmental
disabilities, with more than 50 years of scientific research
establishing its effectiveness in producing socially significant
behavior change; and
WHEREAS, The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Surgeon
General of the United States have endorsed the use of applied
behavior analysis in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder;
and
WHEREAS, Behavior analysts and behavior analytic
professionals engage in experimental and applied research,
service delivery of interventions based on research and serve as
trainers, supervisors and leaders within organizations engaging
in research and application of behavior-change procedures; and
WHEREAS, On a daily basis, behavior analysts oversee
treatment programming for individuals and conduct assessment of
skills and skill deficits, assessment of unsafe or unhealthy
behavior, development of behavior-change procedures, training of
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