It seems that Gov. Cuomo has signed a law establishing a new state license for people who are treating autistic patients.
The governors office said the law should help families find quality providers who have met academic and training requirements and ensure state regulation and oversight.
Applied behavior analysis is described as an intensive, often one-on-one treatment method
The license will require at least a master's degree for analysts and establishes a new state certification for analyst assistants.
I have always been in favor of Sarah getting the one on one that she needed. I believe one on one intervention is very important for people living with autism. One on one interventions such as A.B.A has really helped Sarah come as far as she has. Why does it always seem like the government has to get involved? I guess it is always a money issue unfortunately! As you can see from the above picture of Sarah, is not afraid to go to the capitol and fight for her rights. This is something that she may not have been able to do, if it were not for the timely interventions that she has had, and is continuing to have.
Here is information about A.B.A.
The definition of Applied Behavior Analysis a.k.a. - A.B.A. This information is from http://www.kennedykrieger.org
Applied Behavior Analysis Defined
Behavior analysis is the systematic study of variables that influence behavior (Sulzer-Azaroff & Mayer, 1991). Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a discipline concerned with the application of behavioral science in real-world settings such as clinics or schools with the aim of addressing socially important issues such as behavior problems and learning (Baer, Wolf, & Risley, 1968). Procedures derived from the discipline of ABA have been implemented to assess and treat a broad range of behaviors with individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. However, despite more than 40 years of applied behavior analytic research there continues to be misconceptions about ABA. One misconception is that ABA is a standardized treatment program that is used for a specific type of problem and with specific types of individuals. For example, some incorrectly believe that ABA is a type of therapy or a specific procedure for teaching children with autism, and that it is synonymous with "Lovaas Therapy" or "discrete trial training." Although discrete trial training represents one type of ABA-based approach, the field of ABA is much broader and includes a range of tactics, methods and procedures that have been shown to be effective for many different types of problems. Features common to all ABA-based approaches are the objective measurement of behavior, precise control of the environment and use of procedures based on scientifically established principles of behavior. Any clinical procedure or research investigation adhering to these basic criteria can be considered to be an ABA-based procedure. This includes "functional behavioral assessment," and approaches such as "Positive Behavioral Support," and forms of "Behavior Therapy" that rely on direct observation of behavior and analysis of behavior-environment relations.
Scientific, Professional, and Government Organizations' Position on Applied Behavior Analysis
Based on the empirical evidence, many scientific, government, and professional agencies and organizations have concluded that ABA-based procedures represent best practices for individuals with autism and mental retardation. For example, theAmerican Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (formerly the American Association on Mental Retardation), the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals concerned with mental retardation and related disabilities, designated ABA-based procedures for the treatment of behavioral problems with individuals with mental retardation and related disorders as "highly recommended" (their highest rating). Based on the scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of ABA-based procedures for treating problems associated with mental retardation and autism, various scientific organizations have concluded that ABA-based procedures are highly effective, including:
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