Funding of applied behavior analysis services: Current status and growing opportunities.

Harvey, A. Celeste; Harvey, Mark T.; Kenkel, Mary Beth; Russo, Dennis C.

doi:10.1037/a0020445

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“…As a result, funding for ABA services has steadily grown over the past decades, to include access via insurance, state or federal funds, public education, and voucher or scholarship programs (Harvey et al . 2010 ). While there is a recognized challenge, even in the U.S., with placing the funding responsibility for ABA services on the shoulders of education or medicine (Pollak 2016 ), guidelines have still been developed to help provide access to care.…”

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Looking at Europe’s recent behavioral telehealth practices for children and families impacted by neurodevelopmental disabilities

Kingsdorf

Pančocha

2021

International Journal of Developmental Disabilities

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There is a widespread lack of behavioral professionals available to support children and families affected by neurodevelopmental disabilities. As a result of limited availability, services that can be provided from a distance have developed. Telehealth is a modality that can increase access to services, lessen financial constraints, and support assessments of generalization. Using either synchronous or asynchronous components it can foster evaluation and coaching. Guidelines for usage have surfaced in North America and been integrated into the continent’s existing model of behavioral care. However, in Europe where all modalities of behavioral services are fighting to receive funding, frameworks are scarce. Understanding more about telehealth in behavioral care, its various applications throughout Europe, and the local context into which it can be applicable may promote system growth. To support this cause, a scoping review of recent behavioral telehealth practices for children and families impacted by neurodevelopmental disabilities in Europe was undertaken; looking specifically to assess types of studies, their targets and outcomes, telehealth modality components, barriers, and directions for future work. Although few studies surfaced, valuable conclusions can be drawn about the model’s empirical validation, creating a groundwork for sustainability, and the need for developing policy and standardized application.

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Looking at Europe’s recent behavioral telehealth practices for children and families impacted by neurodevelopmental disabilities

Kingsdorf

Pančocha

2021

International Journal of Developmental Disabilities

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“…Subsequently, a preponderance of literature has emerged that focuses on comprehensive early intensive ABA intervention (EIABA) for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school age children with or at risk for ASD (e.g., Eldevik et al, 2009;Howard et al, 2014;Klintwall et al, 2015;Koegel et al, 2014;Landa, 2018;Peters-Scheffer et al, 2011;Reichow, 2012). EIABA is an EBP for the treatment of ASD and is now widely funded across the United States for children with ASD (Harvey et al, 2010), as it is linked to improved adaptive functioning, increased IQ, and improved language abilities.…”

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Applied behavior analysis and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Machalicek¹,

Douglas²,

Drew³

et al. 2021

APA Handbook of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Clinical and Educational Implications: Prevention, Intervention, A

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Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) present with deficits in intellectual functioning and support needs in adaptive behavior such as language, motor skills, social skills, and self-care skills (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). In addition, individuals with IDD are more likely than the general population to have physical disabilities, sensory impairments, seizures, and other health conditions such as infection, obesity, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders (Ouellette-Kuntz et al., 2005;van Timmeren et al., 2017). They are also at an increased risk for serious challenging behavior such as pica, elopement, and aggression, as well as self-injury, obesity, psychiatric disorders, and sleep disorders (

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“…Historically, Diné parents of children with autism and other developmental disabilities have endured a very limited system of care, often having to place their child in a residential facility or provide at-home care for their child with little to no support (O'Neal et al, 1987). Although funding has increased for individuals with disabilities in the United States, including for those who have autism (Harvey et al, 2010), Diné parents of children with autism continue to experience barriers to accessing services such as long distances to service providers, limited internet connectivity for telehealth services, and competing priorities related to their education, employment, and other family members (Lindly et al, 2023). The intersection of ruralness, poverty, and sociocultural factors unique to Diné families likely affects their experiences raising children with autism.…”

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Adaptation of the Parents Taking Action program for Diné (Navajo) parents of children with autism

Lindly,

Running Bear,

Henderson

et al. 2023

Front. Educ.

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PurposeNeurodivergent children who are part of Indigenous communities in rural areas often have inequitable access to specialized services. Parent education and training programs can be used to help address these gaps in the service system. Yet few parent education and training programs exist for Indigenous parents of children with autism, including parents who identify as Diné (Navajo, meaning “The People”), the largest federated tribe in the United States. The Parents Taking Action (PTA) program is a parent education and training program delivered by community health workers that was originally developed for Latine parents of children with autism. The PTA program has been culturally adapted for other groups, and a growing evidence base exists supporting the program’s feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy. We, therefore, sought to adapt the PTA program for Diné parents.MethodsThis was a community-engaged case study on how the PTA program was adapted for Diné parents of children with autism. A community advisory board (CAB) comprised of 13 individuals including Diné parents of children with autism and professionals helped guide the adaptation process. We interviewed 15 Diné parents of a child with autism about their needs and preferences for the PTA program and used this information to adapt the PTA program. CAB workgroups used the Ecological Validity Framework to provide input on adaptations needed for the original PTA program materials. We also obtained input on the program’s adaptation from Diné communities and a PTA research collaborative.ResultsTo incorporate the CAB’s collective feedback on the PTA program adaptation, we modified terminology, visuals, and narratives. From the parent interview findings, we reduced the number of lessons and enabled community health workers to deliver lessons remotely. We further integrated feedback from the CAB workgroups in the adaptation of specific lessons. We addressed feedback from the larger community by expanding our project’s catchment area and involving additional programs.ConclusionThis case study demonstrates how an evidence-based, parent education and training program was adapted for Diné parents of children with autism. The adapted Diné PTA program is being piloted. We will continue to improve Diné PTA by using the pilot’s results and community input to inform future adaptations.

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Funding of applied behavior analysis services: Current status and growing opportunities.

Cited by 8 publications

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Looking at Europe’s recent behavioral telehealth practices for children and families impacted by neurodevelopmental disabilities

Looking at Europe’s recent behavioral telehealth practices for children and families impacted by neurodevelopmental disabilities

Applied behavior analysis and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Adaptation of the Parents Taking Action program for Diné (Navajo) parents of children with autism

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