PART I - Educational and professional plan for a future BCBAApplied behavior analysis (ABA) has become an effective therapy for teaching and modifying the behaviors of individuals living on the autism spectrum (Schreck and Mazur, 2008). Individuals gaining specialization in the field of applied behavior analysis are greatly needed within the autism community (Schreck & Mazur, 2008). Individuals are interested in applied behavior analysis, as well as how they might further their education and career paths. Objectives oriented towards applied behavior analysis. Changes for Behavior Analysts, 2014). The need for ABA professionals has increased as the number of new autism spectrum diagnoses has also increased, prompting experienced mothers of autistic children to join the applied behavior analysis profession (Barbera, 2009 ). The personal experience of a mother who worked with her child(ren) diagnosed with autism, in addition to the extensive education and training of an ABA professional, could be attributed to the successful interventions with children with autism ( Barbera, 2009). An autistic mother experienced and skilled with the tools of applied behavior analysis can offer beneficial approaches to helping autistic children and their parents and other professional staff find effective behavioral methods and skills training in the educational setting and family. Appropriate educational and practical training approved by the Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) is required. Educational RequirementsBoard Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) is approved... – Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. Retrieved April 12, 2104 from https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DegreePlanAuditKaplan University. (2014). Scholar-practitioner model. Accessed March 28, 2014 from http://extmedia.kaplan.edu/artSCi/PS501/PS501_1204C/Readings_Scholar_Practitioner_Model.pdf Marylene G. & Deci, EL (2005). Self-determination theory and work motivation. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 26(4), 331-331+. From Schreck, KA and Mazur, A. (2008). Behavior analysts use and believe in treatments for autistic people. Behavioral Interventions, 23(3), 201-212. doi:10.1002/bin.264Spector, PE (2012). Industrial and organizational psychology: Research and practice (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Wade, C. and Tavris, C. (2012). Invitation to Psychology (5th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.