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AuthorizationRequestforAppliedBehavioralAnalysisforAutismSpectrumDisorder
ThisformshouldbecompletedbytheBoardCertifiedBehaviorAnalyst (ABA) orapproved providerwho willberenderingand/orsupervisingtheservices.Pleasecompleteallpartsas clearlyandasspecificallyaspossible.Illegibilitymayresultina delayintheauthorization.
Omissionsandgeneralitiescouldresultinapeerreviewordenialduetolackofinformation.
This form should be completed, reviewed with parent(s) and submitted to New Directions
10 business days prior to the end of the current authorization for ongoing care requests.
IdentifyingData
Member’sName / Member’sID#DateofBirth / Age
CurrentDiagnosisCode(s) / CurrentAuthorizationNumber
Parent/GuardianName(s) ContactNumber(s) Parent/GuardianEmailAddress
ProviderInformation
BCBA/ASName / ProviderNPIGroupName / GroupTaxIDNumber
Address
Phone / Fax / Email
LineTherapistsInvolvedin Treatment
RequestedDateto BeginTreatment
BCBA/ASSignature / Date
Parent/GuardianhasreviewedandagreeswiththeTreatmentPlan
Parent/GuardianSignature / DateReviewedwithParent
*MD/PhDName / MD/PhDPhone
*MD/PhDhasreviewedandagreeswiththeTreatmentPlan
*MD/PhDSignature / DateReviewedwithMD/PhD
*Benefitsandrequirementsmayvarybyindividualstatemandatesfortheseservices.
NewDirectionsmayverifyparentorMD/PhDsignatureanddateoftreatmentplanreviewatanytime.
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TreatmentRequest
IndicatethetypeofTreatmentServicesbeing provided
☐Comprehensive ☐Focused
RationaleforServicesforrequestedauthorizationperiod:
MemberandParentSchedules
Write memberand/orparenttherapy/training timesin thefirstcolumn,CPTCodestobebilledin thesecond, and thesetting in thethird.Multiplecodesmaybelisted perline.
TotalHoursRequestedperWeek
Pleaseadd up thetreatmenthoursforeach CPTcodeand listtheminthedesignated spaces.
MemberServiceCodes / 0359T* / 0360T0361T / 0364T0365T
*untimedsingle unit / 0366T& 0367T
0368T& 0369T(Treatmentby ProtocolModification) (ParentTraining)
FamilyGroupCodes / 0370T / 0371T / 0372T
ExposureCodes / 0362T& 0363T / 0373T / 0374T
MemberUpdate
PsychosocialInformationincludediagnostichistory,primarysupport/socialhistory,andfamily historyof ASDandrelateddisorders,historyof currentandpastbehavioralfunctioning,summaryof caregiverinterview
Educationincludegrade,currentandpreviousschoolsattended,datesandlocations,special educationorservicesprovided
Doesthememberhavean IEP? Ifyes,pleaseincludeacopy
CurrentMedicationsincludepsychotropic,over-the-counter,vitamins,andherbalremedies
MedicalHistoryincludemajorillnessorinjuries,hospitalizations,surgeries,diagnosesrelatedtoASD (FragileX,etc.)andallergies
Anyadditionalrelevantinformationincludesinformationsuchasidentifiedbarrierstoprogress, scheduling,orspecialcircumstances.
CurrentAssessments
VinelandAdaptiveBehaviorScaleScores DateCompletedComposite / Communication / DailyLivingSkills / Socialization / MotorSkills
ComparedtopreviousAdaptiveBehaviorCompositeScore
☐ImprovedStandardDeviation / ☐SameStandardDeviation / ☐Dropin StandardDeviation
AssessmentName: / DateCompleted
InitialScore / PreviousScore / CurrentScore
☐NewAssessment / ☐SignificantChange / ☐Moderate / ☐MinimalChange / ☐NoChange
☐AssessmentWrite-Upand/orGraphIncluded
AssessmentName: / DateCompleted
InitialScore / PreviousScore / CurrentScore
☐NewAssessment / ☐SignificantChange / ☐Moderate / ☐MinimalChange / ☐NoChange
☐AssessmentWrite-Upand/orGraphIncluded
AssessmentName: / DateCompleted
InitialScore / PreviousScore / CurrentScore
☐NewAssessment / ☐SignificantChange / ☐Moderate / ☐MinimalChange / ☐NoChange
☐AssessmentWrite-Upand/orGraphIncluded
InstructionsforCompletingeachGoalSection
Pleaseprovideanupdateon thegoalsfromthelasttreatmentrequestand additionalgoalstobe completedin thenextsix-monthauthorization.
1. DateGoalBegan:Usethecalendarto selectthedatethegoalwasaddedtothetreatmentplan.
ThisshouldbethestartdateoftheORIGINALgoalevenifrevisionsto goalaremadeovertime.
2. GoalStatus:Usethedropdownmenuto selectthecurrentgoalstatus. Pleasebe sureto include goalsaddressedduringtheprevioussixmonthauthorizationandmarkasappropriate.
3. BaselineandPresentLevelofPerformance:Pleasedescribethespecificbehaviorsobservedfor
presentlevelofperformance.Ifgoaliscontinued,pleaseincludeinitialbaseline.Pleaseinclude correspondingdatesforinformation.
4 All goals should be written with measureable mastery criteria that can reasonably be achieved within six months. If longer term goals exist, include information in goal notes section. For each goal, include documentation of core symptoms of ASD identified on the treatment plan, date of goal introduction, estimated date of mastery, a specific plan for generalization of skills, and the number of hours per week estimated to achieve each goal.
5. GoalNotes:Additionalrelevantinformation.
a. Forcontinuedgoals,indicatechangesin goalorhowbarrier(s)are/havebeenaddressed. and percentage of progress toward mastery.
b. Fordiscontinuedgoals,indicatethereasonandterminationdate
c. Formasteredgoals,indicatedate mastered
Goals
Doesthememberhaveabehaviorplan?☐Yes☐No / Ifyes,pleaseattach.Summaryof hoursspentbytypeof goal.
Pleaseincludeapproximatenumberof hoursandnumberofgoalsfromeacharea.
Adaptive:
#of goals:
Hoursperweek: / Behavior:
#of goals:
Hoursperweek: / Communication:
#of goals:
Hoursperweek: / SocialSkills:
#of goals:
Hoursperweek: / Other:
#of goals:
Hoursperweek:
DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMastered
Number of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
Baselineand PresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
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DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMasteredNumber of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMastered
Number of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
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DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMasteredNumber of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMastered
Number of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
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DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMasteredNumber of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMastered
Number of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
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DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMasteredNumber of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMastered
Number of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
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DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMasteredNumber of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMastered
Number of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
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DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMasteredNumber of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMastered
Number of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
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DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMasteredNumber of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMastered
Number of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
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DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMasteredNumber of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
DateGoalBegan / GoalStatus / DateGoalMastered
Number of hours per week estimated to achieve goal: ______
If goal was continued, indicate current percentage of progress towards completion:
BaselineandPresentLevelof PerformancewithCorrespondingDates
MeasurableGoalwithspecificmasterycriteria
GoalNotes
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Parent/GuardianInvolvementandGoals
Summaryof participationandadditionalresourcesaccessedoverlastauthorizationperiodParentTrainingHoursScheduledweekly/monthly: / ☐Doesnot participate
ParentsGeneralizeSkillsinNatural Environment(Indicate%of goals familyisabletoimplement) / ☐80-100% / ☐51-79% / ☐21-50% / ☐Lessthan20%
Familyabletoimplement behaviorplanorinterventions(% of accuracyofimplementation) / ☐80-100% / ☐51-79% / ☐21-50% / ☐Lessthan20%
☐I attestthatparentparticipatedinatleast80%ofscheduledparenttraining.
☐I attestthatparenttrainingwasofferedandparentdidnotorrefusedtoparticipate.
ParentsDemonstrateUnderstandingoftheFollowingABAPrinciples
Principle / Mastered / Progressing / Targeted / NotYet
Addressed
Reinforcement / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
DifferentialReinforcement / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
MotivationalOperations / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Prompting / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Fading / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Shaping / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Antecedents / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Consequences / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
DataCollection / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Collecting ABCData / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Identifying Functions / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Extinction / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
TaskAnalysis / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Chaining / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Other: / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Other: / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Other: / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Other: / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
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Pleasesummarizegoalsto betargetedduringtreatmentperiod.Pleasesummarizeprogressongoalsfromthelastsixmonths.
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Coordination of Care
Pleasechecktheprovidersthatyouhavehadcoordinationof carewithduringthepastsixmonth authorization.Intheprovidedbox,pleasewritea summaryof theinformationrelevanttotreatment gatheredthroughcoordinationof carewitheachof theproviders.
☐ School / ☐ SpeechTherapist / ☐ PrimaryCarePhysician☐ Psychologist
☐ Psychiatrist / ☐ OccupationalTherapist
☐ PhysicalTherapist / ☐ MentalHealth Therapist
☐ OtherRelevantProviders
Please entersummary ofrelevant information fromcoordination of care:
CommunityIntegrationandAftercarePlan
Pleasedescribethetransitionandaftercareplans.Pleaseincludetheinformationas outlined.AnticipatedOutcomeofTreatmentto includethefollowing:
descriptionoftheanticipatedoverallexpectationof member’sfunctionalperformanceasa resultoftreatment.
descriptionofthecoredeficitsofautismthatwillbetargetedforimprovement throughtreatmentto improvemember’soverallfunctioninglevel.
Transitionplanto includethefollowinginformation:
specificskillsto addresswithboththe familyandmemberandhowtheyareactively beingaddressedtopromotereadinesstomovetoa lowerlevelofcare
detailedstrategyfor movingtolowerlevelofcaredetailinghowhourswillbefaded connectedto measurableobjectivesforfamilyandmember
communityresourcesidentifiedtosupportthefamily
communityresourcestosupportmember’sabilitytogeneralizeskillstovarious environmentsandprovidesupportasneeded
Aftercareplantoincludethefollowinginformation:
Resourcesneededand/oridentified
Reasonsforcontactafterdischarge
Supportsinplacetoencouragesuccessfuldischarge
Howserviceswouldresume,if needed
EstimatedEndDatetoMeetGoalOutcomesforTreatment:
Completeforalltreatmentrequestsbeyondthefirstsixmonths
NDunderstandsthattheestimatedenddatemaychangebasedonthemember’sprogressin
treatment
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OutcomeGoalsofTreatment
TransitionPlan
AftercarePlan
EstimatedEndDatetoMeetGoalOutcomesforTreatment:
☐I attestthattheNDABATreatmentRequestFormincludingprojectedtreatmentoutcomes, transitionplan,andaftercareplanwasdiscussedwithparent.
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