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.
Standards
BHCOE ABA Outcomes Framework™
BHCOE has developed an evidence-based tool that will drive the use of common outcome measures for ABA. The tool, the BHCOE ABA Outcomes Framework™, indicates for the first time a structure for selecting measures that the ABA industry can agree upon for evaluating treatment outcomes. Providers, patients, parents, payors and investors will all benefit from this first-of-its-kind Framework that promotes the adoption of common measures to establish the value of ABA treatment.
2021 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 transparency. How does your organization measure up?
2021 Preliminary Accreditation Self-Evaluation Checklist
BHCOE’s Preliminary Accreditation provides a cost-effective option to begin preparing for full accreditation and starting your business off on the right foot. The Preliminary Accreditation checklist includes the necessary components to operate a quality boutique practice or emerging organization. The process provides feedback on your infrastructure before you grow.
Practica Accreditation Self-Evaluation Checklist
Organizations that provide on-site training of behavior analysts and wish to meet current quality standards that align with best practices that benefit both students and supervisors should pursue BHCOE Practica Accreditation. ABA practica sites can assess their interest and readiness to get accredited by first reviewing the Practica Self-Evaluation Checklist.
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.
Standard for the Documentation of Clinical Records for Applied Behavior Analysis Services
The information in this document constitutes guidance and recommendations to managed care organizations, third-party payors, health insurance issuers, state agencies, ABA organizations, and clinicians on best practices for documentation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.
BHCOE Accreditation Standards 2021-2020 Crosswalk
The information in this document constitutes guidance and recommendations to managed care organizations, third-party payors, health insurance issuers, state agencies, ABA organizations, and clinicians on best practices for documentation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.
Understanding American National Standards
The information in this document constitutes guidance and recommendations to managed care organizations, third-party payors, health insurance issuers, state agencies, ABA organizations, and clinicians on best practices for documentation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.
BHCOE Forms
Individual Staff Exception Request 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 investigation by a government or regulatory entity.
BHCOE Request for Audit Rescore
Organizations who have received a Full Accreditation, Provisional Accreditation or Non-Accreditation decision may request the BHCOE to conduct an appeal evaluation should they feel there was an error in the scoring of the evaluation.
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 investigation by a government or regulatory entity.
BHCOE E-Books & Reports
2021 ABA Compensation & Turnover Report
BHCOE’s 2021 Compensation and Turnover Report is a critical resource that presents national and state data on hourly wages and salaries for direct and supervisory staff. The report also reports on turnover trends for direct, supervisory staff and for the first time in 2021, clinical directors.
An Introductory Guide to BHCOE Accreditation
Download this guide to find out how to demonstrate your leadership and reap the benefits of differentiation with accreditation from BHCOE.
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
2019-2020 Annual Report
BHCOE’s combined 2019-2020 Annual Report shows that the movement to transform person-centered behavioral health by employing measurement science and performance-based standards is spreading nationally and globally.
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 practices, briefly describe their first review of the literature (Odom, Collet-Klingenberg, Rogers, & Hatton, 2010), and lastly provide the rationale for conducting an updated review of the literature and revision of the former set of practices identified.
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 ways that are both efficacious and cost-effective.
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.