Table 4. Key Institutional Characteristics and Rationale for Case Selection

Case Selection rationale Key references
United States To analyze the linkage among insurance coverage, activity codes, and workforce qualifications CMS (2014); McBain et al. (2021)
Canada (Ontario) To analyze the linkage between statutory professional regulation and public financing Psychology and Applied behavior Analysis Act, 2021; Government of Ontario (2021, 2026); CPBAO (2024)
Australia To analyze the combination of individual budgets, provider registration, and person-centered support National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013; NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (2019)
Norway To analyze professional-competence management grounded in public health/education systems and national licensure/higher education Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services (2020); Eikeseth et al. (2002, 2007); Roll-Pettersson et al. (2020)
Korea Central case for analyzing institutional gaps and linkage limits of the ABA support system relative to international cases Act on Welfare of Children with Disabilities, Art. 21; Act on Guarantee of Rights and Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Art. 24; Ministry of Health and Welfare (2026a, 2026b)
Note. CPBAO: College of Psychologists and behavior Analysts of Ontario.