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Who’sWho in Autism Services
To find referrals for a service provider in your area, visit www.autismnj.org/referral or contact Autism New Jersey at 800.4.AUTISM
Board Certified Behavior Analysts are professionals who use behavioral assessments to design, implement, and evaluate procedures to help individuals learn new skills and reduce challenging behaviors. BCBAs are certified at different levels based on educational and experience requirements. BCBAs work in a variety of settings, such as homes, schools, in the community, and private practice. For more information: www.bacb.com Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Case Managers serve as the primary contact and coordinator of services for a child receiving special education. Case manager is a general term that is used across different service systems, such as early intervention, public school and state agencies. For example, school Case Managers help to coordinate communication between school and home, and they are responsible for scheduling Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. For more information: www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/ Case Manager Developmental Pediatricians are medical doctors who receive specialty training in developmental behavioral pediatrics after completing a residency in pediatrics. Developmental pediatricians participate in multidisciplinary teams to evaluate an individual for a suspected diagnosis. They provide medical and behavioral oversight as a child ages and transitions between educational settings. For more information: www.abp.org Developmental Pediatrician
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