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ArticleBehavior analysis in practice2025

Regulation of Behavior Analysis in 15 Countries of Latin America: Assessing the Challenges and Opportunities for Implementation of the Science.

Mariana de Los Santos, Varsovia Hernández Eslava, Miguel Ávila, Estefanía C Alarcón Moya, Carola Scolari, Gabriella Ulloa, Corina Jimenez-Gomez, Diana Febres Cordero, Valeria Parejo, Mapy Chavez-Askins and 10 more

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Mariana de Los SantosUniversidad Veracruzana, Psychological Research Institute, Xalapa, Veracruz, México.ORCID 0009-0008-7364-8576
Varsovia Hernández EslavaBiomedical Research Center, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, Veracruz, México.ORCID 0000-0002-6849-8461
Miguel ÁvilaEssential for Living, Orlando, FL USA.
Estefanía C Alarcón MoyaCeABA, Santiago, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-0280-8930
Carola ScolariCasita ABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Gabriella UlloaDAXTA, Alexandria, VI USA.
Corina Jimenez-GomezUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, FL USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4828-9267
Diana Febres CorderoConduit Ecuador, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Valeria ParejoThe Behavior Web, New York, NY USA.
Mapy Chavez-AskinsAlcanzando Inc, Naples, FL USA.
Gricel PezzottiCentro AICET, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
Diana VergaraDiversitad, Cartagena, Colombia.
Beatriz UrcuyoCentro de Intervención Edu-Terapéutico, Managua, Nicaragua.
Luis Rafael ArguetaCentro de Intervención Edu-Terapéutico, Managua, Nicaragua.
Jessie Arroyave TefelCIMA Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala.
Rosita Morhaim Esquenazi de SfadiaBehavior Journey, Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá.ORCID 0009-0009-2074-5708
Ethel I Ríos ArroyoSER de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Costa Rica.ORCID 0009-0007-2196-3876
Yaniz C Padilla DalmauFlamboyán Behavioral Services, San Juan, Costa Rica.ORCID 0000-0002-0688-0446
Monica GilbertCrystal Minds New Beginning, Miami, FL USA.
Alejandra RodríguezCrecer Psicología y Salud, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica.

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Abstract

Behavior analysis is an emerging field of practice across the world. However, a lack of global standardization has led to disparities in the quality and scope of practice in different countries. In Latin America, the field of behavior analysis is still relatively new, and the issue of regulation has been a significant challenge for professionals seeking to establish and expand their practice. This paper provides an overview of the current situation in the regulation of behavior analysis in 15 Latin American countries, examining each country's regulations, laws, and coverage, and identifying the challenges and opportunities for implementing and enforcing behavior analysis practices. By identifying these challenges and opportunities, this paper seeks to contribute to the ongoing efforts of behavior analysts in Latin America to establish a robust and sustainable framework for the regulation of behavior analysis.

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Applied Behavior AnalysisDisseminationLatin AmericaRegulation

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PMID40606420
PMCPMC12209086

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