I support the regulations governing the practice of Behavior Analysis as they are currently written.  As a parent to a son with autism, I have seen firsthand the distinct difference ABA therapy has made.  An artificial environment such as a doctor's office where it is quiet with little sensory input does NOT provide what is necessary to teach my son how to cope with his frustration and anxiety because he doesn't feel those stresses in a cozy office.  I know, we've tried several.  However, when you put him in his natural setting with other kids, changes in schedules, frustrating fine motor tasks; that is when you will see the behaviors that need therapy and coaching as well as the triggers.  That is when you can do the real work.  To have all of the noise, the kids sitting around watching as my son has a meltdown because his Nutri-grain bar broke in two pieces...that is real life and that's where these kids have to be treated and equipped.   It is imperative to have ABA therapy as part of my son's supports.  At the end of the day, the goal is to address the social/emotional deficiencies these children have so they can mature into adults.  Specifically, adults who can contribute and work in our communities and be self sufficient.  It is possible with ABA therapy.  The data is there.  ABA therapy and the ABA licensure was a huge step in the right direction for providing effective supports and training for our children.  The challenges the psychologists made in their public and written comments would equate to taking a step backward and that is simply not what anyone is interested in doing.