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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 […]
Registration open for Eden II Annual Autism Conference
On Monday, September 22, 2014 Eden II Programs announced the schedule for the 2014 Annual Autism Conference. This year’s conference features 4 presentations on various topics related to autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) presented by leading experts in the field. The conference kicks off with a parent panel, and includes workshops on elopement, preference assessment and best practices in ABA. Conference attendees will receive continental breakfast, lunch and a certificate of attendance. Also included this year are free CEUs for Speech Pathologists (through ASHA) or Behavior Analysts (through the BACB). The registration fee is $100 per person and groups […]
Eden II Programs Diagnostic and Outreach Center Announces Fall 2014 Webinar Program
The Eden II Diagnostic and Outreach Center formally announced the fall 2014 webinar program on Friday, September 12, 2014. This fall’s program features 11 live webinars across 9 unique topic areas. Six of the webinars will include free Type II Continuing Education Units for Behavior Analysts certified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, and four of the webinars will include free Continuing Education for Speech Pathologists through the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA). All of the webinars in the fall series are presented by a live presenter who is an expert in the topic area and has years of experience […]
New York State Announces Licensing Process for Behavior Analysts
On June 3, 2014 the New York State Office of the Professions formally announced the application process for licensed behavior analysts and certified behavior analyst assistants. The application process is the first step in implementing the landmark ABA License Bill that was enacted by Governor Cuomo on January 10, 2014. Individuals seeking to become licensed behavior analysts before January 9, 2016 must meet the following requirements, these requirements will change on January 10, 2016: 1. posses a current certification from the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board 2. submit a 4-page application 3. pay required fee 4. be at least 21 […]
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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