Agentic Behavior Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis Practitioner Squad for Claude Code

Agentic Behavior Analysis transforms your AI assistant into a specialized ABA clinical support team — 30 agents and 45 skills covering functional behavior assessment, program design, data analysis, treatment planning, supervision, ethics, insurance, caregiver training, and research. Built for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and behavior analytic professionals who demand data-driven, function-based, ethical practice.

Quick Start

# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/ccashwell/agentic-behavior-analysis.git
cd agentic-behavior-analysis
./install.sh

# Or install via npm
npx agentic-behavior-analysis init

What's Inside

| Component | Count | Description | |-----------|-------|-------------| | Agents | 30 | Specialist practitioners: FBA analyst, BIP developer, data analyst, treatment plan writer, ethics advisor, and more | | Skills | 45 | Deep ABA knowledge: assessment methods, teaching procedures, measurement systems, behavior principles | | Rules | 10 | Practice standards: ethics, evidence-based practice, data-driven decisions, documentation, confidentiality |

Agent Squads

Assessment Core

The foundation of every case. Agents that conduct and document behavioral assessments.

• functional-behavior-analyst — FBA specialist: indirect, descriptive, and experimental (FA, IISCA) methods
• preference-assessor — Preference assessments: MSWO, paired stimulus, free operant, RAISD
• skills-assessor — Developmental/skills assessment: VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, EFL, PEAK
• assessment-report-writer — Formal FBA reports, assessment summaries, initial evaluations
• risk-assessor — Safety assessments, crisis risk evaluation, restrictive procedure justification

Program Design

Agents that turn assessment results into actionable treatment programs.

• program-designer — Skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with mastery criteria
• bip-developer — Function-based behavior intervention plans with replacement behaviors
• teaching-procedure-writer — Step-by-step procedures: DTT, NET, FCT, task analysis, prompting
• generalization-planner — Stimulus and response generalization, maintenance strategies

Data and Measurement

Agents that ensure every decision is driven by data.

• data-analyst — Visual analysis of single-subject data, trend/level/variability, phase change decisions
• measurement-designer — Measurement system selection, IOA protocols, treatment integrity checklists
• graph-interpreter — Graph interpretation, pattern identification, program modification recommendations

Clinical Writing

Agents that produce insurance-ready, audit-proof clinical documentation.

• treatment-plan-writer — Treatment plans, medical necessity justifications, authorization requests
• progress-report-writer — Periodic progress reports with quantified data summaries
• session-documenter — Session notes (SOAP/DAP), incident reports, daily documentation
• discharge-planner — Discharge summaries, transition plans, maintenance recommendations

Supervision and Training

Agents that support competency-based staff development.

• supervision-coordinator — BACB supervision requirements, 5th Edition Task List tracking
• rbt-trainer — RBT training curriculum, competency assessment, performance feedback
• caregiver-trainer — Parent/caregiver BST, home program guides, competency checklists

Quality and Ethics

Agents that ensure clinical integrity and ethical compliance.

• ethics-advisor — BACB Ethics Code compliance, ethical decision-making frameworks
• evidence-reviewer — Evidence base review, intervention appraisal, NSP classifications
• quality-assurance — Treatment fidelity audits, IOA audits, clinical quality metrics
• peer-reviewer — Clinical peer review, case consultation, constructive feedback

Research

Agents for behavior analytic research and publication.

• research-designer — Single-subject experimental design (reversal, multiple baseline, ATD, changing criterion)
• literature-reviewer — Literature search and synthesis across JABA, BAP, JEAB, and related journals
• research-writer — Manuscripts formatted for behavior analytic publications

Cross-Cutting

Agents that coordinate and support the entire clinical process.

• clinical-orchestrator — Multi-phase clinical pipeline orchestration across all squads
• insurance-navigator — CPT codes (97151-97158), authorization, appeals, medical necessity
• crisis-planner — Safety/crisis intervention planning, de-escalation, restrictive procedure protocols
• planner — Caseload management, scheduling, authorization tracking, CEU planning

Clinical Pipeline

Agentic Behavior Analysis orchestrates a structured clinical workflow modeled on best practices in ABA service delivery:

1.  Intake               → Gather history, referral info, informed consent
2.  Assessment            → FBA, skills assessment, preference assessment
3.  Functional Analysis   → Experimental verification of function (when indicated)
4.  Program Design        → Acquisition programs, BIP, teaching procedures
5.  Treatment Plan        → Goals, hours, services, medical necessity
6.  Implementation        → Staff training, caregiver training, procedure rollout
7.  Data Collection       → Ongoing measurement with IOA and treatment integrity
8.  Data Review           → Visual analysis, clinical decision-making
9.  Program Modification  → Data-based adjustments
10. Progress Reporting    → Formal reports for stakeholders and insurance
11. Generalization        → Transfer and maintenance of behavior change
12. Discharge             → Transition planning, discharge summary

Three clinical modes scale the depth:

| Mode | Agents | Use Case | |------|--------|----------| | Initial Evaluation | ~8 | New client intake, FBA, first treatment plan | | Ongoing Treatment | ~15 | Active caseload: data review, program modification, supervision | | Comprehensive Review | ~25 | Reassessment, reauthorization, program overhaul, discharge |

Clinical Foundation

Agentic Behavior Analysis is built on the science of behavior analysis as applied to socially significant behavior:

• Data-driven — Every clinical decision is supported by graphed, visually analyzed single-subject data
• Function-based — Interventions match the assessed function of behavior, not just its topography
• Least restrictive — Start with antecedent modifications and reinforcement; escalate only with evidence and consent
• Evidence-based — Prefer procedures with replicated single-subject demonstrations in peer-reviewed literature
• Ethical — BACB Ethics Code compliance is non-negotiable; client dignity and assent are paramount
• Measurable — IOA and treatment integrity are not optional; if it matters, measure it
• Generalizable — Program for generalization and maintenance from day one

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+ — For data processing utilities
• pandoc (optional) — brew install pandoc for document conversion

Project Structure

agentic-behavior-analysis/
├── agents/              # 30 agent definitions (.md with YAML frontmatter)
├── skills/              # 45 skill directories (each with SKILL.md)
├── hooks/               # Automated clinical workflow hooks
│   ├── src/             # TypeScript source
│   └── dist/            # Built .mjs bundles
├── rules/               # 10 practice standards rules
├── .cursor/rules/       # Cursor IDE rule files
├── CLAUDE.md            # Orchestrator — agent routing, pipeline, rules
├── AGENTS.md            # Codex CLI instructions
├── install.sh           # Claude Code installer
└── package.json         # npm package metadata

Key References

• Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.
• Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal Behavior. Copley.
• Sundberg, M. L. (2008). VB-MAPP: Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program. AVB Press.
• Iwata, B. A., Dorsey, M. F., Slifer, K. J., Bauman, K. E., & Richman, G. S. (1982/1994). Toward a functional analysis of self-injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 197-209.
• Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2022). Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.
• Tiger, J. H., Hanley, G. P., & Bruzek, J. (2008). Functional communication training: A review and practical guide. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 36-58.
• Stokes, T. F., & Baer, D. M. (1977). An implicit technology of generalization. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10, 349-367.
• Hanley, G. P., Iwata, B. A., & McCord, B. E. (2003). Functional analysis of problem behavior: A review. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 147-185.

License

MIT