VB-MAPP alternatives for autism: 6 ABA assessments compared (and how to choose) The VB-MAPP is one of the most widely used assessments in ABA, but it isn’t the only option — and it isn’t the […]
VB-MAPP and objective measurement for autism: How eye-tracking complements verbal behavior assessment The VB-MAPP is one of the most widely used assessments in applied behavior analysis, and for good reason. It gives BCBAs a structured, […]
Autism assessment options: Your complete guide, without the confusion Ask ten BCBAs which assessment to use and you’ll get ten answers — usually because they’re answering slightly different questions. The VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, Vineland-3, and […]
What clinicians need to know about the Vineland-3 for autism The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition (Vineland-3) is a norm-referenced measure of adaptive behavior — the everyday practical skills a person uses to function […]
The Vineland-3 is the one of the most widely used adaptive behavior assessments in autism and developmental evaluation — but it isn’t the only one, and it isn’t always the best fit. If you want […]
Every six months or so, your practice has to prove that a child is making progress — or risk a reduced authorization, a denial, or an appeal. The hard part isn’t doing good clinical work; […]
How to differentiate your ABA practice in a crowded market The ABA field is more crowded than it was five years ago, and the bar for standing out has moved. The phrases most clinics lead […]
Subjective vs. objective measurement in autism care: Why the field is shifting Autism assessment has always relied on two trusted sources: what a trained clinician observes and what a caregiver reports. Both are rigorous, both […]
The hidden cost of subjective autism assessment in ABA Ask most ABA practice owners what an assessment costs, and they’ll quote the price of the form. That number is real, but it’s the smallest line […]
ABA reauthorization documentation for autism: How objective measurement strengthens medical necessity Reauthorization is where many ABA practices quietly lose time and revenue. The clinical work is sound, the child is progressing, and the request still […]