Help Us Build Better ABA Support for UK Families
The Applied Behaviour Academy is exploring how access to ABA services can be improved across the UK.
We’re collecting feedback from families and professionals on the practical barriers they encounter, so we can better support people to locate and engage with high-quality ABA provision in their region.
What You Can Expect
3-7 Minutes
Quick survey with a few simple questions.
Say as much or as little as you want to.
Confidential
We don't share your information with 3rd parties.
Impactful
Your feedback shapes our planning phase of how we can better serve UK services
More About Us
The Applied Behavior Academy was founded with a clear mission: to transform lives through ethical, individualised Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) education and support. Built on a strong academic foundation and over a decade of experience in the field, the Academy reflects a deep commitment to high-quality training and community empowerment within the ABA profession.
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The vision for The Applied Behavior Academy emerged in response to a troubling trend within the field—passionate, capable practitioners leaving due to a lack of mentorship, ethical leadership, and structured professional development. This loss affects the workforce but also compromises the quality of care delivered across settings.
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Industry data highlights this ongoing challenge. A 2019 study published in Behavior Analysis in Practice reported annual turnover rates for direct ABA care staff ranging from 30% to 75%, with lack of supervision and professional development among the top reasons for leaving (Molko & Durand, 2019). Similarly, the 2020 US Behaviour Analyst Workforce report found that nearly 45% of behaviour technicians left their roles within the first year, often due to limited career support.
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The Applied Behavior Academy was created to address these barriers—particularly where formal education and employer systems fall short. While the Academy does not provide direct ABA therapy services, it serves as a growing resource for high-quality training, consultation, and continuing professional development.
Important Note for UK Residents
Many of the Academy’s services are currently targeted for individuals and families within the United States. However our focus in the UK expansion are:
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• Working towards UK-SBA Approved Continuing Education Provider status
This will allow us to offer recognised continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for UK-based clinicians, equivalent to CEUs in other regions.
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• Building systems to help families and professionals connect with ethical ABA support in the UK
We are actively learning from parents, caregivers, educators, and practitioners across the UK to better understand regional barriers and help link families with reputable providers.
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While this section of the website focuses on our UK initiatives, visitors are welcome to explore the broader Applied Behaviour Academy website to see our full range of programmes, values, and long-term goals. As we grow our UK presence, more resources will be added to support families and professionals across all regions of the United Kingdom.