Welcome to ABA in PA’s Autism Resources Page, An index of online information and resources for parents, industry professionals, and lawmakers, and advocates.
PLEASE NOTE: DHS is changing the email address for folks to contact when they’re having difficulty finding ABA providers/services. As you know, it has been This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Moving forward, it will be This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. They will continue the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. address until the end of July. We at the ABA in PA Initiative just wanted to make sure you knew about this change.
Better Access to Treatment Act / BAT ACT :
Regulations Feedback ABAinPA Initiative
Website: Better Access to Treatment Act (HB #19)
Press Release BAT ACT 2019 - Support of Better Access to Treatment Act
ABA in PA Provider Directory:
ABA Provider and Social Skills Directory _Easter Edition 2022
ABA Directory_Thanksgiving 2021.pdf
ABA in PA Initiative Annual Meeting
ABAinPA Annual Meeting 2019 - Agenda
Pennsylvania Related Resources for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy:
Dr. Cheryl Tierney Testimony - Pennsylvania House of Representatives, House Insurance Committee
Does my health insurance have to cover diagnostic tests for autism for my child under 21
10/5/17: PA Supreme Court health insurance plans must cover ABA in school
Guidelines to Support Implementation of OCDEL Announcement on Inclusion. A Resource for Administrators and Coaches
Pennsylvania Settlement Reached: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to receive ABA Therapy:
Major Settlement Terms Class Action.pdf
Licensed Behavior Specialist vs BCBA
How to file a File a Complaint with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Document Downloads:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).pdf
Template for Providers: Letter of Medical Necessity for Providing ABA w/Another Provider Type
ABA Treatment - Parent Rating Form.pdf
How Would I Know My Child Was Getting ABA.pdf
Research supporting ABA for children with Autism
Cost benefit analysis EIBI.pdf
Continuing Education:
Shippensburg University Post-Master’s Coursework in Behavior Analysis
Dr. Mary Barbera - Autism ABA Help
Where to Find Help:
Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, Cheryl D. Tierney, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Section Chief, Behavior and Developmental Pediatrics
http://www.pennstatehershey.org/findaprovider/provider/2155
Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training)
Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital
http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/childrens/home
Other Related Resources for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy:
Autism Speaks | Pennsylvania Resources
http://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide/state/PA
Autism ABA Help
The Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg
http://www.autismharrisburg.org/
Autism Society of Pittsburgh
http://www.autismsocietypgh.org/
Autism Society of Philadelphia
Autism Society of Berks County
http://bspl.info/asa/Home/tabid/388/Default.aspx
Autism Society Lehigh Valley
http://www.asalehighvalley.org/
Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvanian
Autism Center of Pittsburgh
www.autismcenterofpittsburgh.com
Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-guide
Newly diagnosed? Download Autism Speaks' free"100 Day Kit"for information and advice to help you make the most of the first 100 days after receiving a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder.
National Autism Association
http://nationalautismassociation.org/
Autism Research Institute
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Dr. Temple Grandin
Autism Web
http://www.autismweb.com/index.htm
Model Me Kids
Model Me Kids has videos, teaching manuals and workbooks to teach social skills to children and teens with autism spectrum disorders. Free downloads of apps for iPod, iPad, Droid and iPhone of social skills lessons, including photo slide shows of children modeling appropriate behavior in various community locations. For free downloads, go to the toolbar on the Home page.
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
http://www.flutiefoundation.org/
If your organization would like to be added to the resource page, please contact us.