Practice Resources
Convention Highlights ABAI Practice Board
Dates: May 28—June 1, 2010
Location:Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
Practice Board Events
The Insurance Summit
Chaired by Michael F. Dorsey (Endicott College).
- Lorri Unumb (Autism Speaks)
- Rhonda Robinson Beale (OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions)
- Eric Billington (AmeriChoice)
- Mary Jane Weiss (Douglas Developmental Disabilities Center, Rutgers University)
- Gerald L. Shook (Behavior Analysis Certification Board)
- Doreen Granpeesheh (Center for Autism and Related Disorders)
- Gina Green (Association for Professional Behavior Analysts)
ABAI Practice Board Presents Advice for Professional Behavior Analysts: How to Access and Maintain Medical Insurance Coverage for Your Behavioral Services
Chaired by Arthur E. Wilke (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.).
A Behavior Analyst’s Perspective on the History of Third Party Funding for ABA Services for Children With Autism. DOREEN GRANPEESHEH (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.) and Michael F. Dorsey (Endicott College)
Legislation Requiring Insurance Coverage for ABA Services in 15 States: What Every Behavior Analyst Should Know. DOREEN GRANPEESHEH and Jonathan J. Tarbox (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.)
How to Get Approved by Insurance Companies Who Fund Behavioral Services: Practical Advice for Behavior Analysts. BRYCE MILER (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.)
Navigating the Maze of Billing Medical Insurance for Behavioral Services. DENNIS DIXON and Bryce Miler (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.)
ABAI Practice Board: Licensure Committee Meeting—Current Status and Developments
Chaired by Michael Weinberg and Michael F. Dorsey (Endicott College).
ABAI Practice Board Presents a Symposium for Parents: How to Get Medical Insurance Funding for Your Child's ABA Program
Chaired by Amy Kenzer (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.).
History of Funding for ABA Services: Background Perspective for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum. DOREEN GRANPEESHEH (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.) and Michael F. Dorsey (Endicott College)
What Every Parent of a Child with Autism Needs to Know: Current Status of Medical Insurance Legislation Requiring Coverage for ABA Services in 15 States. DOREEN GRANPEESHEH and Jonathan J. Tarbox (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.)
Not All Insurance is Created Equal: Distinguishing Between Good and Bad Insurance Plans for Autism. AMY KENZER and Bryce Miler (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.)
A Practical Tutorial for Parents on How to Get and Maintain Insurance Funding for Your Child’s ABA Program. BRYCE MILER and Doreen Granpeesheh (Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.)
Behavior Analyst Licensure: Current Status in States With Licensure Laws
Chaired by Michael Weinberg (Endicott College).
Panelists:
- Kimberly Nix Berens (Centers for Advanced Learning of Nevada)
- James N. Bouder (The Vista Foundation, Hersey, PA)
- Michael Dorsey (Endicott College)
- Rep. John Scibak (Massachusetts House of Representatives)
Invited Address: How Behavior Analysts Can Impact the Use of Psychotropic Medication for Challenging Behavior
JENNIFER ZARCONE (University of Rochester Medical Center)
Invited Address: Utilizing Behavior Change Strategies to Achieve Political Change
JOHN SCIBAK (Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives)