Introduction to the CASP Practice Parameters for Using Artificial Intelligence in Applied Behavior Analysis

Original Air Date: July 15, 2025

Short title:  Introduction to CASPs Practice Parameters for Using AI in ABA

CEU offered: 1.0 BACB Learning CEU

Webinar Duration: 60 minutes

Instructors:

  • Rebecca Womack, MS, LBA, BCBA
  • Summer Gainey, PhD, BCBA-D
  • David Cox, PhD, MSB, BCBA-D
  • Adam Hahs, PhD, BCBA-D


Abstract:

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integrated into both the administrative and clinical activities involved in delivering applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. However, the selection, adoption, and deployment of AI systems by practitioners have outpaced the development of laws, regulations, and guidelines intended to safeguard their use in healthcare. As a result, ABA organizations must independently navigate the complexities of AI integration and make informed decisions in the absence of industry-specific guidance.

To address this gap, the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) formed a working group to develop practice parameters for provider organizations. These parameters offer guidance on payor, regulatory, and ethical considerations, as well as key elements of organizational oversight related to AI use. Beginning with AI selection, they also outline strategies, including but not limited to those for successful change management, monitoring, and auditing practices. This webinar will introduce attendees to these parameters, highlight additional components, and preview future phases of the project.

Learning Objectives

  1. Outline strategies for organizational oversight of AI use, including ongoing monitoring and auditing practices.
  2. Discuss ethical and payor-related implications of adopting AI tools in ABA service settings.
  3. Describe how CASP’s practice parameters support ABA organizations in making informed, accountable decisions about AI integration.


Instructor(s)

Rebecca Womack, MS, BCBA, LBA

Rebecca has been privileged to serve adults and children using applied behavior analysis (ABA) in settings such as facility-based care, group homes, day centers, clinics, and family homes both across the United States and overseas. In addition to her clinical experience, Rebecca is passionate about ABA service delivery aligning with generally accepted standards of care. With an expertise in applying health care documentation requirements and systems of compliance, she recently was the author of a chapter on documentation guidelines for ABA services. Rebecca is co-chair of the Documentation Special Interest Group (SIG) for the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), a co-leader for the AI/ML Workgroup, an appointed Subject Matter Expert for the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, and a Member of the Board of Directors for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Rebecca also has extensive experience with public policy work. Not only is she an experienced presenter at national conferences, she has also won national awards for her role as an advocate and work to support ABA organizations in delivering quality services. Rebecca formed RAW Consulting Solutions as a way to provide education and consultation services to ABA organizations, professionals, and providers of ABA services. Whatever the role, her ultimate goal is to make a significant impact through effective and efficient services utilizing the science of behavior analysis.

David Cox

Dr. David J. Cox, Ph.D., M.S.B., BCBA-D has worked within the behavioral health industry for 17 years. He began working in behavioral health by providing and then supervising Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. After 8 years of clinical work, Dr. Cox went back to school to earn his Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis from the University of Florida, Post-Doctoral Training in Behavioral Pharmacology and Behavioral Economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Post-Doctoral Training in Data Science from the Insight! Data Science program. Since 2014, Dr. Cox’s research and applied work has focused on how to effectively leverage technology, quantitative modeling, and artificial intelligence to ethically optimize behavioral health outcomes and clinical decision-making. Based on his individual and collaborative work, he has published 45+ peer-reviewed articles, four books, and 150+ presentations at scientific conferences.

Summer Gainey, PhD, BCBA-D

Summer B. Gainey, PhD, LBA, BCBA-D, is a licensed behavior analyst and clinical leader with more than 28 years of experience in applied behavior analysis. She currently serves as Director of Outcomes at Above and Beyond Therapy, where she leads initiatives to strengthen data driven practices and improve measurable outcomes. Dr. Gainey has held leadership roles in many organizations and she is a former President of the Texas Association for Behavior Analysts. Her work spans clinical operations, quality assurance, staff development, and state and nationwide advocacy. She is serving as a gubernatorial appointee to the Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council as an autism advocate and contributes to national workgroups on documentation and artificial intelligence. A former university lecturer and published researcher, Dr. Gainey remains committed to advancing ethical, individualized care that is both practical and evidence-based.