Frequently Asked Questions

Behavior Analysis is the science of behavior, with a history extending back to the early 20th century. Its guiding philosophy is behaviorism, which is based on the premise that attempts to improve the human condition through behavior change (e.g., education, behavioral health treatment) will be most effective if behavior itself is the primary focus.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is best known for its success in treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities). Treatment in this area is effective across an individual’s lifespan (i.e., childhood, adolescence, adulthood). In young children with developmental disabilities such as ASD, the goal of intensive, comprehensive intervention is to improve cognitive, language, social, and self-help skills.

ABA involves teaching behaviors essential to functioning effectively in the home, school, and community. ABA can also decrease severe problem behaviors that endanger health and safety, and limit educational, residential, or vocational options.

To date, behavior-analytic scientists have conducted thousands of studies to identify the laws of behavior—the predictable ways in which behavior is learned and how it changes over time. The underlying theme of much of this work has been that behavior is a product of its circumstances, particularly the events that immediately follow the behavior. Behavior analysts have used this information to develop numerous techniques and treatment approaches for analyzing and changing behavior, and ultimately, to improve lives.

• Valid Physician Referral/Order - 12 months from the date it is signed by MD (Diagnostic code and client's date of birth must be included) 
• Medical Necessity Letter (You must specify how the client's behavior problems affect and hinder his or her development and daily living skills)
• Change of Provider Form (Only if the client received services from another provider)
• A Complete Diagnostic Evaluation (CDE) report
• A current IEP or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is an evaluation by the patient’s school district that has determined the patient is eligible for special education (if needing therapy in school)
• Psycho-Educational Evaluation (if school-age)

Step 1: Go to your doctor and request the needed documents for ABA services.
Step 2: Contact us to review your doctor's order.

Step 3: We will send a request for BA services to eQHealth for review.
Step 4: eQHealth has professionals that will review the information your provider submits.
Step 5: You will get a letter in the mail letting you know the outcome.

A thorough review and assessment of the child’s development and behavior using national, evidence-based practice standards, which may include:

• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
• The Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS2)
• Modified Checklist for Autism in toddlers, revised (M-CHAT-R)
• Communication & Symbolic Behavior Scales (CSBS)
• Autism Diagnostic Interview, revised (ADI-R)
• Social Communication Questionnaire
• Battelle Developmental Inventory - 2nd Edition
• Hearing and Vision testing 
• Genetic testing 
• Neurological and or other medical testing
• Parent/Guardian Interview Teacher Assessment

Treatment of the multiple affected developmental domains, such as cognitive, communicative, social, emotional, and adaptive functioning as well as maladaptive behaviors. 

The Guidelines state that intensity levels of 30-40 hours per week are common and necessary to achieve meaningful improvements in a large number of treatment targets.

Treatment provided directly to the client for a limited number of behavioral targets [functional skills, problem behaviors].

Intensity levels in a range of 10-25 hours per week, with the caveat that the intensity may need to be higher depending on the nature of the target behaviors and other considerations, individualized to each client. 

The RBT is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. 

RBTs assist in delivering behavior analysis services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor (BCBA/BCaBA) and/or an RBT Requirements Coordinator, who are responsible for all work RBTs perform.

 The BCaBA is an undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis.

Professionals certified at the BCaBA level provide behavior-analytic services under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®). 

Professionals certified at the BCaBA level may not provide behavior-analytic services without the supervision of a BCBA.

However, BCaBAs may supervise the work of Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®). 

 The BCBA is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis.

Professionals certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services.

BCBAs may supervise the work of Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts® (BCaBAs®), Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®), and other professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions. 

The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised (M-CHAT-R) is a screener that will ask a series of 20 questions about your child’s behavior. It's intended for toddlers between 16 and 30 months of age. The results will let you know if a further evaluation may be needed. You can use the results of the screener to discuss any concerns that you may have with your child’s healthcare provider.

Please answer questions to reflect your child's usual behaviors. If the behavior is rare (e.g., you've seen it only once or twice), answer as if the child has not acquired the behavior.

Children's Medical Services (CMS) is a collection of special programs for eligible children with special needs whose development is behind their peers and the families of those children - Florida's Early Steps System

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MyAutismTeam is a free social network that makes it easy for you to:

• get the emotional support you need from others like you, and
• gain practical advice and insights on managing treatment or therapies for autism

Supports for Behavior and Attention

Students with disabilities who have difficulty maintaining attention and effort may need accommodations. Students may require positive behavioral supports or a specialized behavior management system that includes monitoring of behavior in school with regular reports to the parents. Accommodations can be included in the student’s behavior plan.

IEP: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) governs services provided for students with disabilities. Each eligible student has an individual educational plan (IEP) that documents the services the student needs. Both laws (ESEA and IDEA) require students with disabilities to participate and make progress in the general education curriculum. The laws include provisions for accommodations for instructional activities and statewide assessments. Students with a significant cognitive disability may work on access points and participate in the statewide standardized alternate assessments. The annual goals on the IEP must be aligned with grade-level standards (Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 2015, November 16). 

Section 504: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that prohibits disability based discrimination of students enrolled in public schools. When a student is disabled under Section 504 and in need of services and accommodations, the Section 504 team will develop a Section 504 plan. The Section 504 plan identifies the services and accommodations necessary for a student to access instruction and may include accommodations in the classroom and for local and state assessments. 

Any student with a disability who has been evaluated and determined to have a disability under IDEA or Section 504 may have accommodations. The student’s needs for accommodations are documented in an IEP or Section 504 plan.

Headquartered in Miami, FL. we provide services throughout the state of Florida;

• CENTRAL FLORIDA - Brevard, Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and Sumter counties
• SUNCOAST REGION - Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota counties 
• SOUTHEAST REGION - Broward, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties
• SOUTHERN REGION - Miami-Dade and Monroe counties

eQHealth Solutions is the company that reviews all requests for ABA services covered under Florida Medicaid.

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