…behavior analysis (ABA) and other behavioral interventions can be helpful in addressing emotional and behavioral issues in autism. ABA and therapies based on its principles are the most commonly researched…
…cover Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as an intervention for autism. Although we agree that benefits for autistic persons should be covered under MHPAEA, by referring to a specific intervention rather…
…anxiety and depression as co-occurring conditions, the majority of behavioral interventions for autism were based in Applied Behavioral Analysis or derived from it. ASAN calls upon the IACC to include…
…concern about how early intervention may include harmful approaches such as applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and how early screening can lead to these harmful approaches. We appreciate the Task Force’s…
…in the course of communication. On the other hand, the “best evidence” weighs heavily against so-called “verbal behavior” therapies, or other attempts to use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach…
…support. Most of the time, people with IDD can only get either mental health care or IDD supports—not both. “Behavior support services” tend to focus on controlling or changing behavior…
…we often stop demonstrating the behaviors or characteristics that got us (mis)labeled as “low-functioning” or “profoundly disabled” to begin with. Many more of us would be capable of competitive integrated…
…address in report language on the amendment. As it currently reads, the amendment will require coverage of “behavioral health treatment, including applied behavior analysis.” This language must be clarified to…
…of evidence-based behavioral health interventions, not limited to Applied Behavioral Analysis. Additionally, we note that while the regulation makes clear a variety of requirements for provider network adequacy, no mention…
…than Applied Behavior Analysis must be studied. Because research on ABA has shown only limited positive outcomes, other methods must be studied, keeping in mind the heterogeneity of the autistic…
