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Embracing AltBA

August 20, 2024

Embracing AltBA: Going Beyond Traditional ABA “That doesn’t sound like ABA” This is a phrase I frequently hear when discussing my work with disenchanted behavior analysts. They’re fed up with the sclerotic systems of education and healthcare where policy and procedure reign supreme, and the mantra, ‘that’s how we’ve always done things,’ is mindlessly enacted. …

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Ace your Audits

August 20, 2024

Tips for Rock-Solid Documentation and Compliance “Preparing for an audit of Colorado Medicaid requires meticulous attention to detail and proactive steps from ABA providers to ensure compliance and readiness. Here are several crucial tips to help providers navigate this process effectively.

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Teaching Play Skills to Children with Autism

August 20, 2024

Pretend play is a social skill that emerges early in typically developing children and has been shown to be an important contributor to the development of a participant’s social and language skills (MacDonald et al., 2005, 2009). Unlike typically developing children, children with autism…

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Children’s Hospital of Colorado: Pediatric Behavior Clinics

August 20, 2024

The Colorado Association for Behavior Analysis is driving significant progress for behavior analysts statewide. Among the exciting developments is the establishment of the Pediatric Behavior Clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado, offering specialized, compassionate care for autistic youth and those with neurodevelopmental disabilities

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