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Keep up the Fight!

05/10/2012 – 10:14 am |

A bill to license Board Certified Behavior Analysts has been introduced in the New York Legislature by Senator John Flanagan of the Second Senate District on Long Island and Assemblyman Joseph Morelle of Assembly District 132 in the Rochester/Western New York region. The Bills are S7017 and A10064: “AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing for the licensure of behavior analysts.” …

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Keep up the Fight!

05/10/2012 – 10:14 am |
Keep up the Fight!

A bill to license Board Certified Behavior Analysts has been introduced in the New York Legislature by Senator John Flanagan of the Second Senate District on Long Island and Assemblyman Joseph Morelle of Assembly District 132 in the Rochester/Western New York region. The Bills are S7017 and A10064: “AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing for the licensure of behavior analysts.” …

Behavior Analysts in NYS Need Your Help!

04/28/2012 – 11:20 pm |
Behavior Analysts in NYS Need Your Help!

In 2011, Governor Cuomo signed a bill into law requiring insurance companies to cover ABA services for children with autism. The Bill is set to go into effect in November. Similar bills in other states have encountered resistance from insurance companies, who argue that only “Licensed” professionals can bill for services. Although Behavior Analysts must meet a rigorous certification standard set by the Behavior Analyst …

Let’s Get Walking!

04/14/2012 – 11:29 pm |
Let’s Get Walking!

I’m usually not a big walk-a-thoner; I’d rather just make a donation to the organization directly. But this year I thought that maybe I could magnify the contributions to autism support groups by using my network to get the word out. If your able to walk yourself, I encourage you to sign up, or join my team. But if your willing to make a small …

Helping Military Families Care For Autism

02/03/2012 – 6:55 pm |
Helping Military Families Care For Autism

Congress is currently working on a bill to help all military families, regardless of duty status, qualify for Autism benefits under the military’s insurance program known as “Tri-Care.” Peter Bell of Autism Speaks and army wife Rachel Kenyon joins Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss.
The Bill, HR 2288, the Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, is currently in the House Armed Services Committee and will need more …

Obama’s Autism Agenda

02/08/2009 – 10:30 pm | One Comment

So far, research for “the cure” has overshadowed research for effective teaching methods, both in dollars and public attention. Those of us who teach, support and assist people with autism (both children and adults) will have to work hard for our seat at the table.

Challenging the Assumptions of FBA-BIPs

02/05/2009 – 10:40 pm |

Before helping children with behavior, we must first examine our assumptions about the purpose, process and product of a functional assessment & behavior intervention plan.

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