License: Licensed Behavior Analyst

A New York State licensed behavior analyst (LBA) is a licensed health care professional who treats individuals with autism, autism spectrum disorders and related disorders. In providing services to such individuals, LBAs apply principles of ABA to design, implement, and evaluate environmental modification to produce socially significant improvement in behavior.
More information about this license

  • Stand-alone license
  • Third-party exam required
  • Degree required
  • No continuing education requirement
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
  • Fees are reduced and expedited processing is available for military and spouses, with a temporary license available in the interim
License information updated 12/21/2020