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 Labor Day 2021

ABA in PA Tip of the Week

 

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:

 

ACT 62 Fact Sheet.pdf

2016DHS Memo on Act 62.pdf

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

 Embark

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 

How to File a Complaint

 

 

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

ABA Documented Support.pdf

Cost benefit analysis EIBI.pdf

 

 

Continuing Education:

Shippensburg University Post-Master’s Coursework in Behavior Analysis

 Dr. Mary Barbera - Autism ABA Help

Applied Behavior Analysis Edu

 

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 

https://www.drnpa.org/

 

 

ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training)

http://www.paautism.org/

 

 

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

http://autismabahelp.com/

 

The Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg

http://www.autismharrisburg.org/

 

Autism Society of Pittsburgh

http://www.autismsocietypgh.org/

 

Autism Society of Philadelphia

http://www.asaphilly.org/

 

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

http://www.nwpa-asa.org/

 

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

http://www.autism.com/

 

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board

http://www.bacb.com

 

Dr. Temple Grandin

http://www.templegrandin.com/

 

Autism Web

http://www.autismweb.com/index.htm

 

Model Me Kids

http://www.modelmekids.com

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/

 Download

 

 If your organization would like to be added to the resource page, please contact us.