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Greetings!
This is our favorite time of year - a time to give thanks and a time to spend time with the people we hold dear. Enjoy the beginning of this wonderful season.
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Support the Gillibrand Amendment to Improve Coverage of Autism for Military Children!
The Senate is about to vote on legislation that would help our military families who are raising children with autism. The House has already passed this measure and all we need is the Senate! But time is running short in Congress. Please visit this link to send your Senators a quick email asking them to support the Gillibrand amendment.
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Behavior Frontiers is Now an In-Network Provider for ValueOptions Inc. in CA
We are pleased to announce that Behavior Frontiers is credentialed as an in-network ABA provider for ValueOptions Inc. in California....Read the entire article here
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Association for Science in Autism Treatment Releases New Newsletter!
Read an interview with Bill Heward, EdD, BCBA-D, one of the authors of the go-to ABA text book, in which he answers many important questions related to ABA treatment for autism. See excerpt below:
Q: "What do you identify as characteristics of high-quality autism programs?"
A: "Dr. Heward: I think the best programs, whether they provide early intensive behavioral intervention or serve school-age students, exhibit the following characteristics: - Individualized, clearly defined behavior change targets focusing on language, social, and independence skills (and on academic, community, and employment skills as relevant) - Use of evidence-based teaching practices...click here to download the issue
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"The Future is Now: Creating A Meaningful Life for Adults with ASD" Conference
In collaboration with California State University, Northridge and the Family Focus Empowerment Center, this conference for parents, individuals on the autism spectrum, family members and professionals will take place on January 11th & 12th, 2013. Register Here!
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Prolonged Fever During Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk
Fever lasting longer than 1 week may increase the risk for infantile autism, a large population-based study suggests.
Hjördis Ósk Atladóttir, MD, PhD, University of Aarhus, Denmark, and colleagues found that children whose mothers had a fever lasting longer than 1 week before gestational week 32 had about a 3-fold increased risk of being diagnosed with infantile autism. Read the article here.
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Pediatrics Research Update: Greater Intensity of ABA Leads to Better Outcomes
In the latest issue of Pediatrics on November 4, 2012, the abstract states "There was some evidence that greater intensity of treatment (hours per week) and greater duration (in months) led to better outcomes. The TEP agreed that children with ASD should have access to at least 25 hours per week of comprehensive intervention to address social communication, language, play skills, and maladaptive behavior. They agreed that applied behavioral analysis, integrated behavioral/ developmental programs, the Picture Exchange Communication System, and various social skills interventions have shown efficacy." Read more here...
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Study Finds Evidence Against Metal-binding Agents for Autism
Metal-binding agents rubbed into the skin, prescribed by some alternative practitioners for the treatment of autism, are not absorbed and therefore are unlikely to be effective at helping the body excrete excess mercury. Read More....
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Autism Society of San Diego Welcomes Wrightslaw Back to San Diego
The San Diego Chapter is pleased to bring Peter Wright, Esq. back to San Diego for a six hour-long conference on February 1, 2013. Mr. Wright is the founder of Wrightslaw the leading web resource and newsletter for special education Issues. Read More...
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Autism Society Unveils Free Digital Autism Advocate Magazine
The Autism Society has decided to make a select library of Autism Advocate magazines accessible wherever and whenever by anyone with Internet connection.
All you need to do is login to the website and visit this page. All users have access to a select library of issues, which will change periodically. The Autism Advocate is now easier to read on the go and share with friends, family, colleagues and other important individuals in life.
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Watch Video of the Congressional Autism Hearing
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform chaired by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California) just held the first hearing in more than a decade regarding the federal response to autism. Watch archived videos of the witnesses' testimonies by clicking this link.
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Thank you for taking time to read the Behavior Frontiers newsletter. We are dedicated to bringing you the most up to date information in the field of ABA therapy. Whether you are a parent in need of services for your child or a professional dedicated to improving the lives of children with autism and other special needs, we look forward to working with you! Please give us a call or send us an email with any questions, comments, suggestions or needs you may have. For more information please contact Helen Mader, Behavior Frontiers' Executive Director at:
Phone: 310-856-0800
Fax: 310-324-3134
Behavior Frontiers is contracted with various health insurance plans, school districts, and regional centers. If you have any questions about our service locations, call our main toll free number at 1-888-922-2843 or visit us at behaviorfrontiers.com |
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