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New York State Law Benefits Those Who Require ABA BY ALESSANDRA HERRERA A New York state law now requires insurances to cover up to 680 hours of applied behavior analysis for children with autism spectrum disorder. With the beginning of the school year, children with special needs may be getting assessments (and reassessments) of their needs. If it is suggested that your child with autism receive applied behavior analysis, here is something to keep in mind: A New York state insurance law, nicknamed the autism mandate, now requires insurance policies and contracts that provide coverage for those with autism spectrum […]
Meet the Staff: Janine Kipp, M.A., CCC-SLP
Ms. Kipp is a Speech Language Pathologist and Coordinator of Speech Services at Eden II.
Meet Your Director: An Interview with Geoff DeBery, MA, BCBA
Geoff DeBery is currently the Director of Eden II’s Diagnostic & Outreach Center on Staten Island. He began working for Eden II Programs in 2007. Mr. DeBery received his Master’s Degree in Psychology (Behavior Analysis Program) from Western Michigan University. He is a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and has presented research at a number of national and local conferences. He is also a member of multiple professional organizations that are devoted to the advancement of Applied Behavior Analysis. Question: What was your strongest motivation for working with individuals with autism? Answer: I would have to say my strongest motivation […]
Insurance Participation Update
The Eden II Programs Diagnostic and Outreach Center was officially welcomed to the Value Options behavioral health network on October 28, 2014. This relationship allows Eden II Programs to provide ABA Therapy to eligible individuals with autism using in-network benefits through several local health plans including GHI, the Empire Plan, Emblem Health and some employer-funded plans. Value Options is the second major behavioral health network to welcome Eden II Programs. On July 22, 2014 United Behavioral Health became the first major behavioral health network to accept Eden II programs into its network. The United Behavioral Health agreement allows Eden II Programs […]
FDA Warns Against Unproven Autism Treatments
On April 25, 2014 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to several companies that manufacture products or offer therapies claiming to treat or cure autism. According to the FDA: “some of these so-called therapies carry significant health risks”. The specific products and therapies named in the warning include the following: Chelation Therapies, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Miracle Mineral Solution, Detoxifying Clay Baths, and CocoKefir probiotics products. The FDA has warned numerous companies that provide these therapies or manufacture these products that they face possible legal action if they continue to make false or misleading claims about these therapies […]
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