# WAC 182-531A-0100: WAC 182-531A-0100. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_531A_0100

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 182-531A-0100
- **Heading:** WAC 182-531A-0100. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 182 / Chapter 182-531A / Section 182-531A-0100

## Text

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) assists clients and their families to improve the core symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities for which there is evidence ABA is effective, per WAC 182-501-0165 . ABA services support learning, skill development, and assistance in any of the following areas or domains: Social, behavior, adaptive, motor, vocational, or cognitive.

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