Diagnosis

The individual has a psychiatric diagnosis as identified in the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or has a provisional psychiatric diagnosis that has been developed by a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) when no other diagnosis has been established.

Participation

The individual and the individual’s parent/caregiver/guardian(s) are willing and able to participate in services

•   at least weekly

•   as determined by the individual treatment plan

Observation

At least 2 of the following occurs continuously or intermittently

•   communication difficulties

•   impairments in social skills

•   frequent outbursts that are self-injurious and or aggressive

•   obsessive, repetitive behaviors

•   sensory difficulties

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Evidence

The individual requesting ABA services must have a level of disability which requires a level of intervention that cannot be provided by another covered service and requires behavioral therapy involvement as well as the expertise of a LMHP or a BCBA or BCaBA.