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Medicaid Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program

% parents that strongly agree or agree that ABA services have allowed them to help their child more

Current Value

88.2%

2023

Definition

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Notes on Methodology

In 2021, the Autism Specialist began addressing any concerns or feedback received from the ABA survey at the Provider Site Visit.  In addition, the plan is to add a contact information section in the 2022 survey for parents/caregivers who wish to speak further with the Autism Specialist regarding specific feedback.

Story Behind the Curve

This measure is important because it shows how strongly parents agree with the statement that “Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) has allowed me to help my child more”. 

This question is part of an annual ABA parent/caregiver survey that is sent to all members receiving VT Medicaid funded ABA treatment services.  Parents may write in additional comments if desired.

The decrease in rate between 2019 and 2020 has been analyzed by staff and no causal relationship can be found.  The continued lower rate in 2021 may in part be attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The public health emergency resulted in a dramatic change in the delivery of treatment services during a large portion of 2020.  Most, if not all, ABA providers switched to a telehealth model.  This impacted how parents/caregivers interacted with staff, how they acquired novel treatment techniques, and the level of support they were given in implementing the novel techniques in the home.  While telehealth is still currently offered, most providers have resumed in-person treatment. The data exhibited an upward trendline in 2022 and a slight decline in 2023.  Guardians/caregivers have expressed some concerns over waitlists and staffing issues which may have impacted satisfaction results.

Last Updated:  08/21/23

Partners

  • DVHA Policy Unit
  • ABA Consumers

Strategy

In 2021, the Autism Specialist began addressing any concerns or feedback received from the ABA survey at the Provider Site Visit.  In addition, the plan is to add a contact information section in the 2022 survey for parents/caregivers who wish to speak further with the Autism Specialist regarding specific feedback.

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