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About The Current Repertoire, "The Current Repertoire is the newsletter of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. Published three times a year, The Current Repertoire features news about the Center, the science [of behavior analysis] and its members." Current Issue - Winter 2010, Volume 26, Issue 1In this issue: - From the Executive Director
- Morningside Academy's Award-Winning Program Celebrates 30 Years
- An Introduction to CCBS Director, Charles D. Hamad, Ph.D.
- The Teaching Machine™: Vicci Tucci’s Latest Launch
- Behavior & Philosophy, Jay Moore, Editor
- 2009 Annual Meeting of the Trustees: Election Results
- ABA Conference Coming to LA - CCBS & The Chicago School, LA
- CCBS Happenings at ABAI Convention
- Financial Contributors FY2009 - A list of our supporters
© 2010 Regina G. Claypool-Frey
Disclaimer: This blog publishes news and announcements only as a service to interested persons, the posts are the responsibility of the individual author, and unless otherwise noted do not constitute nor claim to represent the official position of ABA International, its officers or associated entities. This blog makes no representation as to the accuracy of the report and readers are strongly encouraged to consult and reference the primary sources noted.
If you are interested in keeping in touch with bills that pertain to autism, and often have to do with the practice of behavior analysis, the main Autism Votes website is a great comprehensive site for what's going on at both state and Federal level - with autism-related legislation and developments, autism autism insurance legislation in particular. However, for fast-breaking announcements, such as committee hearings or other action alerts, two additional helpful options are the Autism Votes twitter feed , for those who enjoy "tweeting", and for slightly more detailed announcements of fast-breaking developments with autism-insurance related bill introductions and legislative meetings or hearings, the Autism Votes Facebook page. This blog will also track a variety of news items, events and legislation of interest to practicing behavior analysts, including autism legislation as it pertains to professional practice of behavior analysis, but if you as practitioner or consumer are particularly interested in keeping up to date and getting hearing and action alerts on an autism-related bill in your state that is being tracked by Autism Votes - a friendly recommendation would be to stay in touch with the above resources. © 2010 Regina G. Claypool-Frey
Disclaimer: This blog publishes news and announcements only as a service to interested persons, the posts are the responsibility of the individual author, and unless otherwise noted do not constitute nor claim to represent the official position of ABA International, its officers or associated entities. This blog makes no representation as to the accuracy of the report and readers are strongly encouraged to consult and reference the primary sources noted.
The New York State Assembly has a VERY full roster of legislation proposing coverages for, and related to, autism diagnosis and treatment. This is in addition to the previously reported on NY S.3676 for establishing qualification standards for autism service providers for those 21 years or younger, including state recognition of the BACB Certifications and conditions of reimbursement and other clauses.
The insurance bills are (reported in approximate numerical order),
S 385 and A 2759
"Requires health insurers to provide full coverage for the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder, establishes an advisory panel on health insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder to annually compile a list of treatments and therapy options for which health insurers will be required to provide coverage, establishes a toll-free, 24 hour a day, autism and health insurance coverage hotline." S 385 and A 2759 do not specify or define applied behavior analysis nor providers nor competencies. Creates an advisory panel to determine on an annual basis a list of "successful treatment and therapy options" that will be required to be covered under the conditions of the bill.
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Although it is stated that there is no "same as" bill, this is very similar, if not identical to,
Applied behavior analysis is not defined in S.1175 or A 3332, but is categorized explicitly under "therapeutic care, including behavioral, speech, occupational and physical therapies that provide treatment in the following areas..4. Applied behavior analysis, intervention and modification,..."
Provider or competencies of provider of applied behavior analysis unspecified, although there is reference to "a provider of treatment for autism spectrum disorders".
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"Relates to autism spectrum disorders in individuals twenty-one years or less; directs the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards for qualified autism services providers and upon such promulgation, payment for treatment of autism spectrum disorders covered shall only be made available to autism services providers who meet such standards; further directs the department of health shall further establish standards to be utilized by managed care plans for the credentialing of autism service providers and authorizes that the department of insurance may require that a managed care plan grant credentials to any autism service provider whom the department determines meets or exceeds the department's credentialing standards." S 2366-A and A6001-A define Applied behavior analysis, and coverage is specified under "habilitative or rehabilitative care". Provider of applied behavior analysis services not specified nor the competencies of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). An "Autism Services Provider" is identified as "any person, entity, or group that provides treatment of autism spectrum disorders". These bills have been endorsed by Autism Speaks.
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Applied behavior analysis is not defined in S. 6123 or A. 6888-B; it is included under "therapeutic care" as "applied behavior analysis, intervention and modification". Providers of behavior analytic intervention not defined, nor are the competencies of the BACB specified. There is reference to a "provider of treatment" and a mechanism for a coverage provider to refer to a specialist or nonparticipating provider with appropriate training and experience.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Autism Votes - New York
Currently specific to S2366 and A6001/Endorsed by Autism Speaks
New York State Assembly
ABAI chapters in/that serve New York
New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA)
Past related blog post:
Monday, January 25, 2010
State legislation: New York S. 3676 Defines the practice of behavior analysis and recognizes the Behavior Analysis Certification Board competencies
© 2010 Regina G. Claypool-Frey
Disclaimer: This blog publishes news and announcements only as a service to interested persons, the posts are the responsibility of the individual author, and unless otherwise noted do not constitute nor claim to represent the official position of ABA International, its officers or associated entities. This blog makes no representation as to the accuracy of the report and readers are strongly encouraged to consult and reference the primary sources noted.
** Update 1/28/10 6:15pm PST - While the record of today's meeting is not yet online, it might be helpful background information to have the minutes, audio, and submitted documents to the 3/24/2009 public testimony for Alaska HB 187 including that by Gina Green, Ph.D., BCBA-D on applied behavior analysis and James Bouder on the cost analysis of this legislation - "The Cost and Benefit of HB 187.". **
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Alaska HB 187: Insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder, has been carried over to the 2010 legislative session, is currently in the House Health & Social Services Committee and the legislative website shows a hearing in the
House Health & Social Services Committee,
Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:00PM, Capitol 106, Teleconference. About the bill:
Applied behavior analysis is defined in the HB 187, and is categorized as a covered service under "rehabilitative care".
The competencies of a provider of applied behavior analysis is not specified nor is the BACB certification. Definition is given within HB 187 of an "autism service provider", to mean "a person, entity, or group providing treatment of autism spectrum disorders".
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Autism Votes- Alaska
FAQ HB 187
Partners in Policymaking Alaska
The Alaska State Legislature
Gavel to Gavel Alaska (Audio and video streams of Alaska legislature floor and committee proceedings.)
ABAI Chapters in or serving Alaska
Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis (NWABA)
© 2010 Regina G. Claypool-Frey
Disclaimer: This blog publishes news and announcements only as a service to interested persons, the posts are the responsibility of the individual author, and unless otherwise noted do not constitute nor claim to represent the official position of ABA International, its officers or associated entities. This blog makes no representation as to the accuracy of the report and readers are strongly encouraged to consult and reference the primary sources noted.
NY S. 3676, currently in the New York State Assembly, would create state definition of the practice of behavior analysis, and recognize the competencies of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board as appropriate qualifications for the practice of behavior analysis. The bill text gives a lengthy definition of what behavior analysis is, what it is not, and would establish that a BACB certificant is the appropriate agent of that practice.
S. 3676 also states that the act shall take effect on the January 1 of the year succeeding passage of the bill, and that the NY State department of education would be authorized to immediately promulgate rules and regulation in order to implement the requirements of the act.
As further background, on the website of the New York Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA) there is a legislative action alert dated from February 2009 describing NYSABA's legislative agenda to gain such state recognition of behavior analysis professionals and the BCBA credential which would allow independent professional practice of behavior analysis. Other details are given. Please see the Legislative Action Alert at the NYSABA website, and/or contact NYSABA for specifics and more information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
New York State Assembly
ABAI chapters in/that serve New York
New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA)
© 2010 Regina G. Claypool-Frey
Disclaimer: This blog publishes news and announcements only as a service to interested persons, the posts are the responsibility of the individual author, and unless otherwise noted do not constitute nor claim to represent the official position of ABA International, its officers or associated entities. This blog makes no representation as to the accuracy of the report and readers are strongly encouraged to consult and reference the primary sources noted.
 A collaboration of The Maine Department of Health and Human Service & The Maine Department of Education recently issued an evaluative report of research evidence for various interventions for autism spectrum disorders. The report is, Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders: STATE OF THE EVIDENCE
Report of the Children’s Services Evidence-Based Practice Advisory Committee
A Collaboration of
THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
October 2009 A helpful discussion of evidence and summary table can be found on pages 8-10The Winter 2010 issue/volume 7(1) of Science in Autism Treatment, the newsletter of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment contains a useful summary and discussion on the Maine report, pp. 4-5, "Consumer Corner: Maine Releases Report on Evidence-Based Practice for Autism"
Lora Perry, M.S., BCBA
SCIENCE IN AUTISM TREATMENT: Newsletter of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment. Vol. 7 No. 1, Winter 2010. This report is another addition to the reference library of updated reports on the state of evidence on autism intervention, which also includes,
National Standards Report: The National Standards — Addressing the Need for Evidence-based Practice Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorders (174pp.)
National Autism Center, Randolph, MA. 2009.
Evidence-Based Practice and Autism in the Schools: A Guide To Providing Appropriate Interventions to Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders. (258pp.)
National Autism Center, Randolph, MA. 2009 Myers, S.M., Plauche Johnson, C., (2007). Clinical report: Management of children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics, 120(5),1162-1182. (doi:10.1542/peds.2007-2362)
AAP Policy - American Academy of Pediatrics
NB: Applied behavior analysis and functional behavior analysis covered under "Specific Strategies" on page 1164, under "Speech and Language Therapy" on page 1165, under "Social Skills Training" on page 1165, under "Comparative Efficacy of Educational Interventions for Young Children" on page 1166, under "Programs for Older Children and Adolescents" on page 1166.
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN). Assessment, diagnosis and clinical interventions for children and young people with autism spectrum disorders. A national clinical guideline. Edinburgh (Scotland): Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN); 2007 Jul. 65 p. (SIGN publication; no. 98). [232 references]
Ministries of Health and Education. 2008. New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline. Wellington: Ministry of Health.
RELATED PRESENTATIONS, GROUPS, BOOKS & POSTS
AUTISMPresentation: 7. Behavior Analytic Research in the Treatment of Autism
David Celiberti, Ph.D., BCBA
"An overview of the state of research in autism that evaluates behavior analytic and non–behavior analytic treatments will be presented, with an emphasis on considerations for future research in applied settings."
Presented Monday August 4 at the 2008 National Autism Conference. August 4–8, 2008 Penn State, Pennsylvania
(scroll down the page to the presentation, handouts, and audio of the presentation)A Parent's Guide to Research
Life Journey Through Autism Guide
Organization for Autism Research
Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
Summaries of Scientific Research on ABA Teaching Procedures
Teaching Procedures Using Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Research Autism (UK)
Introduction to interventions in autism
Evaluated Interventions
Early Intensive Behavioural InterventionParent Guide to [autism] Therapies (Australia)
Raising children network: The Australian Parenting Website
ABAI - Autism Special Interest Group
ABAI - Parent-Professional Partnership Special Interest Group (PPP-SIG)
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
The Cochrane Collaboration [Evidence-based health care]
An introduction to Cochrane reviews and The Cochrane Library
The Campbell Collaboration [systematic reviews of the effects of social interventions - education, crime and justice, and social welfare]
The Wing Institute
Executive Summary
How Does Applied Behavior Analysis Support Evidence-Based Education
BOOKSEffective Practices for children with autism: Educational and behavior support interventions that work. (2008). New York: Luiselli, J.K., Russo, D.C., Christian, C.P, & Wilczynski, S.M. (Editors). New York: Oxford University Press, USA.
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-531704-6[Google books limited preview]
Early intervention for autism spectrum disorders: a critical analysis. Matson, J.L., & Minshawi, N.F. (2006). Amsterdam: Elsevier Ltd.
ISBN-13: 978-0-08-044675-2[Google books limited preview]
RELATED POSTS
Thursday, January 7, 2010Pediatrics publishes two significant reports on evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders in individuals diagnosed with ASD
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Evidence-based practice: NAC National Standards Project announces new manual - "Evidence-Based Practice and Autism in the Schools"
© 2010 Regina G. Claypool-Frey
Disclaimer: This blog publishes news and announcements only as a service to interested persons, the posts are the responsibility of the individual author, and unless otherwise noted do not constitute nor claim to represent the official position of ABA International, its officers or associated entities. This blog makes no representation as to the accuracy of the report and readers are strongly encouraged to consult and reference the primary sources noted.
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The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies has announced that the Winter 2010 issue of the Center's newsletter, The Current Repertoire, is available online.
