Resources
The BHCOE Audit measures standards that already exist in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. As such, we recommend that providers familiarize themselves with these documents prior to the interview or site visit. You may also find forms that can assist in initiating or moving through the BHCOE Accreditation process by clicking “forms” below.
BHCOE Forms
Telehealth Accreditation Checklist
The standards for telehealth accreditation includes guidance for areas of review for accreditation applicants. All accreditation activities involve narrative, written description and explanation of policies and procedures, documentation, documentation of usage and demonstration.
Preliminary Accreditation Self-Evaluation Checklist
Interested in pursuing preliminary accreditation? Download the checklist to see if your organization is ready to become accredited. The preliminary accreditation is the perfect way to gauge readiness for full accreditation.
Full Accreditation Self-Evaluation Checklist
The first step to BHCOE Accreditation is this Self-Evaluation Checklist. Download it to see if your organization is qualified to become a BHCOE. BHCOE's are organizations that meet rigorous standards of clinical quality, staff-centered and consumer-centered performance, accountability, and ...
BHCOE Request for Audit Rescore
Organizations that the BHCOE has conducted a review of and that have received a Preliminary Accreditation, Full Accreditation, Provisional Accreditation or Non-Accreditation may request the BHCOE to re-score their accreditation review within 60 days of completion of the debrief call.
BHCOE Change of Information Form
Accredited organizations are required to submit this form within 30 days of completion of any material changes. This includes, but is not limited to, change in ownership, change of corporate name, change of address, and addition or closure of sites, as well as any claim, proceeding, or ...
E-Books
The ABA Organization’s Guide to Marketing
Download the BHCOE e-Book to understand how to ethically market your ABA organization in an ever-changing, competitive environment.
Position Papers
Position Statement on the Use of Non-Compete Agreements with Applied Behavior Analysis Workers
The purpose of this position statement is to provide guidance to organizations regarding hiring practices that could be potentially restrictive to behavior analysts.
Annual Reports
2018 Annual Report
Over a year of data, the latest ABA hourly rate trends, turnover trends and exciting updates from BHCOE.
2017 Annual Report
Trends in Clinical Quality, Employee Engagement & Consumer Satisfaction. Over a year of data, latest ABA Caregiver Satisfaction trends, Staff Satisfaction Trends and new Quality Program Standards.
2016 Annual Report
Trends in Clinical Quality, Employee Engagement & Consumer Satisfaction. Over a year of data, latest ABA Caregiver Satisfaction trends, Staff Satisfaction Trends and new Quality Program Standards.
Additional Reports
Autism SIG Consumer Guidelines
Planning, directing, and monitoring effective ABA programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorders requires specific skills and competencies. This document identifies appropriate skills and qualifications for doing so.
Evidence Based Practices for Children Youth and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This document briefly reviews the current conceptualization of ASD, explains the difference between focused intervention practices and comprehensive treatment models, provide a rationale for narrowing the review to the former, describe other reports that have identified evidence-based ...
Evidence-Based Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Recommendations for Caregivers, Practitioners, and Policy Makers
Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This updated AAP clinical report builds on previous reports and guidance for care of children and youth with ASD.
National Standards Project, Phase 2
This document seeks to provide evidence supporting educational and behavioral interventions that target the core characteristics of these neurological disorders
Practice Guidelines for Healthcare Funders and Managers
The purpose of this document is to inform decision-making regarding the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to treat medically necessary conditions so as to develop, maintain, or restore, to the maximum extent practicable, the functioning of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in
Practice Parameter for The Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Since the first parameter was published in 1999, several thousand research and clinical papers have appeared and the diagnostic criteria for autism have changed. This updated parameter includes new research applicable to evaluation of children and adolescents (age 17 and younger) and adults.