Rethink Behavioral Health

Parents and caregivers play a vital role in ABA therapy. But they may need additional support in order to succeed. We share more simple steps to cultivate effective parent engagement, in our blog post “Overcoming Barriers to Parent Engagement: What BCBAs Need to Know”. Read now: https://bit.ly/4f36ZC7 #BehavioralHealth #Autism #Neurodiversity #BehaviorAnalysis #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #ABA #BCBA #ASD

“There is no reason that breaking your arm should be treated differently than having a mental health condition.” –President Biden The Biden administration released a rule last month updating mental health parity compliance for group and individual health plans. This new rule could have a positive impact for autism services. Starting Jan 1, 2025 for group plans and 2026 for individual plans, the new rule requires: ? Equal treatment of behavioral & physical health benefits ? Mandatory analysis of coverage disparities Read more: https://bit.ly/3YlWe8w #BehavioralHealth #Autism

World Mental Health Day reminds us of the incredible impact BCBAs have on children with autism and their families. Your work goes beyond skill-building—it's about supporting the overall well-being of the children and families you serve. We see how you champion the individual needs of each child, creating environments where they can thrive. Your dedication inspires us daily. We also recognize the unique challenges you face and the importance of your own mental health. Today, we hope you'll take a moment to reflect on the positive change you create and reach out to get the support you need. Your well-being matters too. #WorldMentalHealthDay #BCBA #BehavioralHealth

Contemplating the exhilarating journey towards establishing your own unique ABA therapy practice? Introducing our interactive e-book, "Galaxy Guide: An Interstellar Journey to Starting Your Own ABA Therapy Practice" ?? Our free interactive guide can help you create your roadmap, brimming with interactive exercises to help you navigate each phase of this exciting adventure. This isn't your typical guide. It's a creative journey, a spark to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. It takes you through key aspects of starting your ABA therapy practice, with interactive activities to turn ideas into action. Your journey to a successful ABA therapy practice begins here. Let's stop dreaming and start doing! ?? Download your FREE guide: https://bit.ly/3WRfrhN #Startup #Tips #Entrepreneurship #BehavioralHealth #Autism #Neurodiversity #BehaviorAnalysis #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #ABA #BCBA #ASD

"There are a lot of assessments to choose from. But we think we can work smarter, we can work more efficiently, and we can standardize care. When you standardize care, allowing for some variability when needed, you can improve the quality of care and can improve outcomes as well." — Donna Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP, Adjunct Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Do you ever find yourself wondering which ABA assessments to use? Do you struggle with juggling paper or tracking progress over time? In our blog post, we help you overcome those challenges so you can go from assessments to action. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4cR3ddx #BehavioralHealth #Autism #Neurodiversity #BehaviorAnalysis #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #ABA #BCBA #ASD

Autism and IDD providers: Have you secured your spot for the 2nd annual #IDD Leadership Summit happening this Thursday with Netsmart? This virtual event will bring together industry experts and leaders dedicated to transforming care delivery. Don't miss Audrey Campbell as she shares her expert insights during the "Best Practices: Individual, Family and Caregiver Engagement" panel discussion. Register for free: https://lnkd.in/e9c_-Pj7

It’s not too late to join us today for our online event: Proactive and Practical Decision Making for Ethical Supervision. Through this webinar, the speakers will provide valuable insights and strategies for maintaining ethical standards in supervisory roles. Learning objectives: ? Recognize the importance of the foundational principles underlying Section 4 of the Code on ethical supervision ? Understand the potential influence of righteous reinforcers on initial responses to ethical problems in the area of supervision ? Identify ways to practice positive ethics in supervisory relationships ?? Today at 1:00 p.m. ET Register: https://bit.ly/3XAv8Jr #Ethics #BehavioralHealth #Autism #Neurodiversity #BehaviorAnalysis #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #ABA #BCBA #ASD

Why prioritize recruiting and retaining a diverse ABA therapy staff? For starters: ? Improved client outcomes ? Higher client satisfaction rates ? Culturally responsive treatment plans ? Better adherence to treatment recommendations? When children, families, and caregivers feel culturally understood, they tend to develop higher trust relationships with clinical staff. Studies also show that that increased interactions with diverse team members helps practitioners develop greater cultural humility and sensitivity in autism research and interventions. So how do you go about building an inclusive ABA practice? We share practical tips in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3BpMam8 #BehavioralHealth #Autism #Neurodiversity #Diversity #BehaviorAnalysis #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #ABA #BCBA #ASD

We're very excited to welcome David Firestone as our Chief Revenue Officer. He brings more than 25 years’ experience as a revenue and sales leader, having led complex sales organizations and multi-channel distribution networks in the insurance, benefits, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology sectors at PlanSource, bswift (an Aetna and CVS Health Company) and Aetna, Inc. “RethinkFirst has experienced tremendous growth over the past several years. As we continue our upward trajectory, it is essential to expand our executive team with a leader dedicated to overseeing revenue strategy across all our business lines,” said RethinkFirst CEO Daniel Etra. “David is exceptionally well positioned to help guide RethinkFirst into the future. His proven track record of driving exponential revenue growth at both bswift and Aetna Medicare, along with his success in launching new products and distribution channels, will be pivotal to RethinkFirst’s next phase of growth.” Read full press release: https://lnkd.in/eHMKRF6A #Neurodiversity #Leadership #Innovation

Is your #ABA practice juggling multiple software systems? Feeling overwhelmed? Are you able to easily: ? Get insights into your client outcomes ? Measure staff productivity, ? Evaluate your practice's operation performance ? Get insights to improve service delivery for your clients and provide better care Maybe it's time to rethink your practice management. Download your free copy of ebook: Leveraging Practice Management Technology in ABA Therapy ? ?? It's a guide to incorporating technology into your practice and streamlining your day-to-day operations. Download it here: https://bit.ly/3WsnzUf #Ebook #Resources #BehavioralHealth #Autism #Neurodiversity #DataDriven #BehaviorAnalysis #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #BCBA #ASD