Medicaid Services for Children and Youth with Autism
Date: 02/24/23
Medicaid members age 20 or younger*, who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have many services available to them, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services.
ABA services can help with:
- Encouraging positive and adaptive behaviors.
- Applying skills across everyday settings, so to improve member health, safety and independence.
- Creating a treatment plan. Your child and family will learn strategies to use at home and in the community — wherever your family goes.
- Coordinating with your child’s therapists and other providers up to twice a year to ensure a team approach to your child’s treatment.
ABA services can be delivered in the home, community or in a clinic by a Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBAs).
More information about ABA services can be found via the links below:
- EFFECTIVE 2/1/2022: Applied Behavior Analysis Services
- Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Medicaid ABA Services for Children and Youth With Autism Flyer (PDF)