The Autism Commission on Quality Seeks Nominations for Committees

Eric Larsson, PhD, LP, BCBA-D, ACQ Standards Committee chair

Andrea Waks, JD, MA, ACQ Accreditation Committee Chair

Erick M. Dubuque, PhD, LBA, BCBA-D Director ACQ

Volunteer committee members support ACQ’S mission to promote quality and evidence-based ABA through accreditation

Our governance structure helps ensure the standards adopted and enforced within our industry come from within our community.”

— Erick M. Dubuque, PhD, LBA, BCBA-D Director ACQ

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ), a nonprofit accreditation body for organizations

providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) as a healthcare service, is seeking nominations for its Standards Committee, Accreditation Committee, and Appeals Committee.

ACQ’s essential accreditation decisions are made by independent committees comprised of experienced experts and diverse representatives involved in receiving, delivering, supporting, and funding applied behavior analysis services for autism.

“ACQ’s accreditation standards and application determinations are made by independent volunteer committees that share our commitment to addressing the barriers preventing families from accessing the quality care they deserve,” said Erick Dubuque, director of ACQ. “Our governance structure helps ensure the standards adopted and enforced within our industry come from within our community.”

“ACQ’s committee system facilitates important peer review, ensuring that both our standards development and accreditation review process is thorough and incorporates current quality-based requirements,” notes Eric Larsson, PhD, LP, BCBA-D, ACQ Standards Committee chair. “I appreciate the in-depth discussions associated with the drafting and revising standards to ensure the relevancy of ACQ’s accreditation program.”

“ACQ utilizes a broad array of experts to ensure objective and informed decision-making,” adds Andrea Waks, JD, MA, ACQ Accrditation Committee chair and Standards Committee member. “ACQ committee members assume an essential role in promoting transparency, standardization and accountability, and our accreditation review process is meaningful and consistent.”

Nominations are open to any individuals with experience or expertise in applied behavior analysis or autism, including consumers, caregivers, providers, executives, support staff, funders, faculty, regulators, etc.

To volunteer or nominate a candidate for a committee appointment please complete the ACQ Nominations Survey before midnight on Saturday, May 31, 2025.