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New law will improve access to an evidence-based autism therapy in North Carolina… law a bill that will help people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the state more easily access medically necessary behavioral therapy.   The legislation, SB 103, creates a professional license for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), the professionals who provide applied behavior analysis (ABA). ABA is a broad term that …

ABA and other therapies… There is a lot of misinformation in the autism community about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We know that each person’s experience with autism is uniquely individual and personal, including … to abandon unethical practices and establish standards and guidelines for ABA therapy. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) was founded in 1998 to provide certification for ABA therapists and ensure adherence to evidence-based, ethical … autistic person’s boundaries. ABA is not one-size-fits-all. Goals and intervention plans are designed by a qualified board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) who evaluates the autistic person’s unique needs, skills, preferences, interests, …

New York State-Regulated Insurance Coverage… YES Fully Insured Large Group Plans - YES Fully Insured Small Group Plans - YES What services are covered by law? Diagnosis Behavioral health treatment (Applied Behavior Analysis) Psychiatric Care Psychological Care Therapeutic care (i.e. services provided by licensed or certified speech therapists, occupational therapists, social workers and physical therapists) For purposes of this law, … analysis, when provided or supervised by a behavior analyst certified pursuant to the behavior analyst certification board, that are necessary to develop, maintain, or restore, to the maximum extent practicable, the functioning of an …

Montana’s Medicaid benefit changes to provide more children with autism the treatment they need… changes have come to Montana’s Medicaid Program for those children with autism! In 2017, Montana began covering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) when prescribed for children with autism who are served by Medicaid. But in the years since, state … required to be present for treatment unless the parent/caregiver training portion of treatment plan is being implemented. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) can now decide which assessment is most appropriate for each child in the development of …