A Balancing Act: Providing Comprehensive EIBI Services within the Boundaries of a Medical Model belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter clinical documentation, payer communication, supervision records, and leadership review. In Providing Comprehensive EIBI Services within the Boundaries, for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →This panel discussion will explore strategies, challenges, and best practices for delivering comprehensive Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) services within the limitations of an insurance-funded medical model. As EIBI services have become more accessible through insurance funding, applied behavior analysis (ABA) service providers face the dual challenge of adhering to best practices while navigating the complexities of insurance requirements, including documentation, preauthorization, coverage limitations, medical necessity, and billing. Panelists include behavior analysts and EIBI program administrators who provide and oversee EIBI services in home-, community-, and clinic-based settings. The panel will discuss essential components of quality comprehensive EIBI programs operating according to the ABA practice standards (https://www.casproviders.org/standards-and-guidelines) including (a) comprehensive assessment, (b) individualized treatment planning, (c) collaboration with caregivers, (d) progress and outcome measurement, (e) case supervision, (f) coordination of care, (g) transition planning, and (h) staff training and supervision. The discussion will address the challenges of implementing such programs while meeting the administrative and financial demands and limitations imposed by an insurance funded system. The conversation will focus on strategies for addressing those challenges to help foster a high quality and sustainable comprehensive EIBI program. This session is designed for BCBAs, EIBI program administrators, policy makers, caregivers, and advocates for young children with autism invested in maximizing the impact of EIBI within an insurance-funded system.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | General |
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Janine Howe is the Founder and Owner of Foundation Lane, LLC, located in Medfield, Massachusetts. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over a decade of executive experience, Janine has dedicated her career to providing high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to children aged one to six years old who have been diagnosed with autism and related disorders. Janine earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Mary Washington in 2006 and her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University in 2009. Her academic foundation, combined with her passion for compassionate, evidence-based care, has been instrumental in shaping her innovative and child-led approach to therapy. In addition to her work at Foundation Lane, Janine serves as an Advisory Board member for Regis College's ABA Graduate Program, where she helps shape the next generation of practitioners. Known for her collaborative spirit and dedication, she has built a company that values kindness, empathy, and respect, creating a nurturing environment for clients, families, and team members alike. Janine’s passion for making a positive impact on children’s lives is matched by her ongoing commitment to professional growth and education, ensuring that Foundation Lane remains at the forefront of delivering compassionate, family-centered, and effective ABA therapy services.
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