Center for Autism and Related Disorders Helps New York Families Struggling with Autism Insurance Woes with Free Seminar, September 26
Summary
Shortly after going into effect, the New York Department of Financial Services published emergency regulations which required ABA therapy to be provided only by licensed Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA’s).“We are excited that Governor Cuomo’s administration dropped the regulatory requirement that stopped many families from gaining insurance coverage for ABA therapy,” said CARD director of contracts, Bryce Miler.Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that is marked by the presence of impaired social interaction and communication and a restricted repertoire of activities and interests.Shortly after going into effect, the New York Department of Financial Services published emergency regulations which required ABA therapy to be provided only by licensed Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA’s).Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that is marked by the presence of impaired social interaction and communication and a restricted repertoire of activities and interests.Science has shown that early, intensive ABA-based intervention can help individuals with ASD by minimizing challenging behaviors and maximizing skill acquisition.