LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY—The Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) has awarded a full two-year accreditation to Centra Health for its applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs in Virginia. This newly accredited organization offers ABA healthcare services to individuals and families impacted by autism. Its program was evaluated against ACQ’s Applied Behavior Analysis Accreditation Program Standards and Guide. “Today marks a significant milestone for

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY—The Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) has awarded a full two-year accreditation to Axis Therapy Centers for its applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs in Iowa.This newly accredited organization offers ABA healthcare services to individuals and families impacted by autism. Its program was evaluated against ACQ’s Applied Behavior Analysis Accreditation Program Standards and Guide.“We believe that accreditation is not just

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY—The Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) has awarded a full two-year accreditation to LittleStar ABA Therapy for its applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs in Indiana.This newly accredited organization offers ABA healthcare services to individuals and families impacted by autism. Its program was evaluated against ACQ’s Applied Behavior Analysis Accreditation Program Standards and Guide.“LittleStar ABA was the first Applied Behavior

Boston, MA—The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) has hired Eileen Mendes as an accreditation reviewer for the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ). Ms. Mendes brings over 20 years’ experience in human services, including center-based, home-based, and school-based settings. Most recently, Ms. Mendes served as vice president of compliance and quality at Autism Care Partners, where she supported implementation

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY—The Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) has awarded a full two-year accreditation to Kids On The Move Autism Center for its applied behavior analysis (ABA) program in Orem, UT.This newly accredited center offers ABA healthcare services to individuals and families impacted by autism. Its program was evaluated against ACQ’s Applied Behavior Analysis Accreditation Program Standards and Guide.Ella Jespersen, vice

BOSTON, MASS.—Yesterday, MassHealth announced a new policy requiring managed care entities (MCEs) providing Medicaid services to contract only with applied behavior analysis (ABA) providers who are accredited.   The decision—made at the Community Behavioral Health Center’s monthly meeting—is designed to promote increased quality and efficiency of ABA services across the state. ABA is the most effective treatment for people with