Nebraska ABA – 2025 Chapter Update
By Alex Nielsen
The Nebraska Association for Behavior Analysis successfully secured licensure for Behavior Analysts in Nebraska through the Licensure Act, passed in June 2023. A Board of Behavior Analysts was established to oversee the licensing process. As of November 2024, 364 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 11 Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) have been licensed in the state of Nebraska. Dr. Steve Taylor presented a training titled “Licensure for BCBAs and BCaBAs in Practicing in Nebraska: What You Need to Know” to ensure understanding of rules and regulations set forth by the licensure board.
Our annual conference was held in Omaha in April 2024. Workshops were led by Dr. Ellie Kazemi and Tamara Kasper. Topics presented included occupational wellness, social play chains, cultural responsiveness, and advancements in treatment of pediatric feeding disorders. Throughout the year, we also offered our members free CEU opportunities in the form of a virtual speaker series. Speaker series topics have included: mand for information training, self-protection skills for bullying situations, supporting caregivers through compassionate care, culturally responsive care, and medically necessary treatment planning.
Following our annual conference, Alex Nielsen served as President, Ryan Jones as Vice President, Sara Kupzyk as Past President, Steve Taylor as Treasurer, Mary Halbur as Secretary, Melissa Valdez-Nuguid as Student Representative, and Zeinab Hedroj as Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Chair.
Looking ahead, we will continue to monitor licensure developments and provide resources for practitioners to stay informed on evolving insurance and licensure requirements. In addition, we will continue to enhance our efforts related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Individuals interested in becoming a member can visit our website at https://www.nebraskaaba.com/ or email us at nebraskaaba@gmail.com.
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