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(g) A licensed behavior analyst with the training required under (d) of this section may supervise the work of an assistant behavior analyst and an autism behavior technician. (h) A licensed assistant behavior analyst must be supervised by a licensed behavior analyst with the training required under (d) of this section. A licensed assistant behavior analyst with the training required under (d) of this section may supervise the work of an autism behavior technician. (i) An autism behavior technician is an individual who is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior analysis services. For purposes of the exemption under AS 08.15.070(3) from licensure, an autism behavior technician must be supervised by a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst with the training required under (d) of this section. An autism behavior technician may not design intervention or assessment plans. An autism behavior technician is responsible for implementing interventions developed by the supervisory behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst, including

(1) providing instruction;

(2) introducing behavior protocols;

(3) providing direct assistance to the behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst;

(4) engaging in data collection procedures;

(5) providing behavioral intervention in home, community, and school settings;

(6) using applied behavior analysis interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors; and

(7) providing applied behavior analysis interventions that encourage socially acceptable replacement behaviors so an individual can build and improve the individual’s communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. (Eff. 7/1/2018, Register 226, am 7/1/2025, Register 254) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 Editor’s note: Information on supervisory certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., may be obtained from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., 7950 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton, CO 80127; telephone number: (720) 438-4321; Internet address: https://bacb.com/contact-us/.