Standards Group Unveils Telehealth Accreditation for Autism Care Providers
With the Coronavirus pandemic curtailing in-person treatment, the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence has introduced accreditation standards for providers treating children living with autism.
- The accrediting body for autism treatment providers has developed new standards of care for providers looking to use telehealth.
With the nation embroiled in the Coronavirus pandemic and under lockdown for the foreseeable future, the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence has created guidance and best practices for providers using connected health platforms to deliver applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy. The effort aims to help families of children living with autism access treatment at a time when many doctor’s office and clinics are shuttered.
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