Autism care is bigger than ABA. Federal policy should be, too - Behavioral Health Business
Google News (autism)
The CMS toolkit addresses concerns about ABA overutilization and inappropriate reimbursement models, emphasizing that autism care should be individualized rather than based on fixed hours. However, the toolkit risks reinforcing a narrow ABA-focused model, potentially limiting access to diverse treatment approaches needed for the wide range of autism-related needs. Federal policy should support a broader, more flexible system of care that reflects the diversity of autism and individual needs.
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