News and Events
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NYSABA 2024 CONFERENCE: CALL FOR PAPERS
Please check out our conference page for more information about our call for papers!
Announcement! All recently graduated behavior analysis students working in New York:
Graduates from New York State registered programs can apply for a 3-year “graduate permit.” This permit gives you permission to practice behavior analysis so that you can continue to accrue experience hours after you are enrolled in a registered program but have not yet received your professional license. This application is now on the Office of the Professions website. This replaces the 1-year limited permit.
Announcement! All practicing and aspiring Licensed Behavior Analysts in New York:
Posted 5/27/24
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) updated its Mandated Reporter Training Requirements, requiring a new version of the Child Abuse Identification training taking effect in April 2025. The training is currently being offered for free. Please see the Office of Children and Family Services website for details.
NYS Annual Prescriber Form
Posted 4/7/24
Chapter 818 of the Laws of 2021 (818) became effective June 30, 2023 and allows Licensed Behavior Analysts to provide ABA services to any person with a diagnosis in the DSM-V, not just autism spectrum disorder. As per this law, the licensed behavior analyst is required to report to the prescribing licensed professional on an annual basis. Failure to report to the prescriber on an annual basis is considered professional misconduct. NYSABA has developed a form that can be used to submit this report to the provider. This one page form has been developed in collaboration with Dr. Dennis Kuo, a developmental pediatrician, and feedback was obtained from other prescribers. The requirement to report to the prescriber is a great opportunity for LBAs to disseminate information regarding the efficacy of ABA services. The form is attached below.
Annual Prescriber Form
Annual Form Instructions
Important Legislative Action! NYS Department of Health Administrative Proposals Regarding Early Intervention
Updated 4/7/24
NYSABA shares CASP and ACTS concerns about the proposed changes to Early Intervention that could impact the delivery of ABA services. See our official statement under the Public Policy tab.
State Education Department Update - Guidance on Unlicensed Professionals
Updated 9/27/23
NYSABA would like to thank our Public Policy Committee for advocating for and working collaboratively with the State Education Department (SED) to help resolve a long-standing issue. Yesterday, SED released its long-awaited guidance on the use of unlicensed personnel in the ABA tiered service delivery model. We would like to thank CASP and Autism Speaks for their continued collaboration with NYSABA and for their ongoing advocacy on this issue and many other issues that impact the autistic community. It is important that all Licensed Behavior Analysts and Certified Behavior Analyst Assistants read and understand this new guidance. As a member of NYSABA, your membership helps support this important and necessary work. Thank you!
Use of Contingent Electric Skin Shock
In light of the current controversy surrounding the use of Contingent Electric Skin Shock and limited supports and services in New York, NYSABA, in collaboration with Drs. Noor Syed and Debbi Napolitano, are taking steps to address these issues.
The New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA), in collaboration with Drs. Noor Syed & Debbi Napolitano, are conducting a survey to identify the knowledge and perspectives of New Yorkers on the use of aversive interventions with individuals who have been diagnosed intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). We plan to collect information from those connected with this community in New York, including individuals who may have experienced contingent electric skin shock, families, community members, and NYSABA members regarding these issues.
Please consider making your voices heard by taking our brief, 10-minute survey. Data will be shared with the community at large and will inform NYSABA's position on use of aversive interventions.
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