What have you been up to? Cusp Emergence has been busy in Colorado. Some of our latest ventures include consulting for autism agencies; supervising clinical psychologists seeking mentorship as they learn how behavior analysis can benefit their practices; and receiving and providing continuing education. At the same time, Cusp Emergence continues to educate community centered boards about behavior analysis and its role in early intervention and the IFSP. Here are some of the lessons learned over our past year and a few things we’re looking forward to. Be well!

• In rural communities, behavior analysis and ABA are still new- even in communities only a few minutes from Denver.
  • Are YOU new to ABA? Try this Parent’s Guide to ABA available for download
• Early intervention can make a difference even before the child is old enough for a formal diagnosis.
  • Read some new and encouraging results of VERY early intervention implemented by parents
    • Cusp Emergence provides trainings on early intervention in children with suspected symptoms but no diagnosis. Contact us to find out more!
  • There are still not enough BCBA’s in Colorado.
    • Find a BCBA here
  • But as insurance companies begin to reimburse for ABA and as school districts gain familiarity, more and more individuals are excited to go back to school and receive education in behavior analysis.
    • Clients and their families should do their homework and check out references, credentials, experience, and expertise of a behavior analyst before hiring. Find approved university training (including many online programs) in behavior analysis
    • Download guidelines for Insurance coverage of ABA Treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorders

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Check out the community calendar maintained by Boulder and Broomfield’s Community Centered Board, Imagine! You’ll find monthly dates for Dr. Jeff Kupfer’s free class on Building Cooperative Behaviors (the next is September 24, 2014 and attendees can use the calendar to register online). You’ll also find out about diverse events including classes from the Association from Community Living, various parent and adult support groups, yoga for children with special needs, and events from the Peak Parent Center (including an upcoming webinar series on the IEP process).

Firefly Autism is holding an 11^th birthday bash at Denver Children’s Museum on September 26. This sensory-friendly night should be comfortable for children and their families and friends. Come for the cake, Mickey the Clown’s balloon animals, and fun!