PDFWAC 182-531A-0100

Applied behavior analysis (ABA)—Purpose.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) assists clients and their families to improve the core symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities for which there is evidence ABA is effective, per WAC 182-501-0165. ABA services support learning, skill development, and assistance in any of the following areas or domains: Social, behavior, adaptive, motor, vocational, or cognitive.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160, and Thurston County Superior Court in J.C. and H.S. v. Washington State Health Care Authority, no. 20-2-01813-34. WSR 22-08-035, § 182-531A-0100, filed 3/29/22, effective 4/29/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160. WSR 14-24-083, § 182-531A-0100, filed 12/1/14, effective 1/1/15.]