The Council of Autism Service Providers

Recently, CASP VP of Government Affairs Mariel Fernandez held separate meetings with 10 Congressional offices in Washington D.C. She was joined by CASP's federal lobbying team of Bob Okun and Christina Hamilton. They held discussions on diagnosis wait times, Autism CARES Act reauthorization, TRICARE benefits, and many other issues. Thank you to the offices of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA); Rep. Robert Adherolt (AL), Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA), Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX), Rep. Andy Kim (NJ), Sen. Maggie Hassan (NH), Sen. Eric Schmitt (MO), Sen. Roger Wicker (MS), and Sen. John Boozman (AR).

Action alert! If you're in California, we need your help opposing Assembly Bill 2449. The bill would change the definition of "qualified autism service provider," threatening quality standards for consumers and the industry. You can help by submitting comments to the California Senate Committee on Health by 5pm on May 21. Visit https://lnkd.in/g_4vTxAB for more information and sample letters!

Was your child recently diagnosed with autism? Visit https://lnkd.in/gkTgsYxg to find an ABA provider near you. All providers on the list have demonstrated a commitment to evidence-based care.

Save the date for CASP's 2025 Conference! Join us May 4 - 6, 2025 at the Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square in San Francisco, CA. More information will be available later this year.

CASP's Online CEU Center has dozens of on-demand webinars covering ethics, supervision, billing, business administration, and other topics for autism service providers. These webinars provide learning CEUs for BCBAs and BCaBAs. Get started today at https://lnkd.in/df5Mw2xW.

People with autism deserve high-quality ABA services. Organizations applying for accreditation from the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) must meet rigorous standards for patient care, administration, and transparency. ACQ will never compromise on our standards. That's our promise to families and the industry. "Standard 3.05: Service Authorizations The organization shall: - Receive and document preauthorization from payers prior to starting services when applicable. - Comply with reasonable concurrent and retrospective authorization requests from payers when applicable. - Submit updated treatment plans in an accordance with internal policies or funder requirements to ensure continuity of care when seeking authorization for services. - Make reasonable efforts to appeal adverse determinations that contradict recommendations from its qualified professionals. - Have a process in place to make patients or caregivers aware of their right to appeal and provide a letter in support of the provider’s recommendations." Learn more at autismcommission.org.

The Council of Autism Service Providers is a non-profit association of provider organizations committed to evidence-based care. CASP supports its members by cultivating, sharing, and advocating for best practices in autism services. CASP is thrilled to welcome new member The Bridge Autism Clinic, LLC of St. Paul, MN!

Don't miss the latest conversation from the PodCASP! Boost CEO Lani Fritts and Bixpli co-founder Rohit Verma discuss their current pulse on the field; their focus, productivity, and growth; and more! With their wealth of experience, they have valuable insights on industry changes over time. The conversation is so robust that it took place over two episodes. PART 1: https://lnkd.in/d2MKdwVJ. PART 2: https://lnkd.in/dH-HMp9g.

There's rapidly growing demand for ABA to support people with autism. It's critical to ensure those services are high quality and sustainable to provide good outcomes. That's why CASP has released organizational guidelines for autism service providers. https://lnkd.in/eGYsYwBS The guidelines offer policy, procedure, and infrastructure recommendations that enable practitioners to deliver high-quality ABA services. Volume 1 of 2 is available for purchase in whole or section by section. CASP members get the guidelines for FREE. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eGYsYwBS

Thursday, 5/16 at 1pm ET, join CASP for its "Dear Don" Ethics Panel, a quarterly webinar about the BACB's 11-step ethical decision-making process. https://lnkd.in/g_-SQA6W This quarter features a panel discussion about incorporating DEI into your organization's ethical framework to strengthen your workplace culture. Meaningful DEI initiatives and ethical decision making require safe spaces for honest conversations and self-reflection. You can submit your own ethical dilemmas in advance for discussion: https://lnkd.in/g3MCMCbr.