Bryan has been working hard all spring and summer to open up the new BISTA Autism Clinic at ACCEL. BISTA stands for Behavioral Interventions, Support, Treatment and Assessment. BISTA will serve children diagnosed with Autism in the clinic setting and in their homes. Caitlyn, brown bear and Elmo where some of the first VIPs to tour the new clinic.
A new law has been passed here in Arizona called Steven's Law. The law requires that insurance companies pay for ABA services provided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This has opened the door for many families who could not afford to pay for ABA programs on their own. BISTA is a provider for many insurance companies around the valley and the client list continues to grow.
Our friend and colleague, Dr. Don Stenhoff relocated to Arizona with his family this summer to take on the role as Director of BISTA. Bryan and Don spent their *younger* days at Utah State University together, working on their PhDs. They are excited to be working together again. The picture above shows the spot where the one way mirror will be. Yes, they are your typical 'behaviorist geeks'...Bryan is on one side of the mirror taking data and Don is in the room where Functional Analyses will take place...engaging in problem behavior. This set up brings back many memories of the clinic at Gonzaga where Bryan and I learned how to take data. Honey, you make your old professors proud. I can just hear Dr. Derby, TF, Dr. Williams and Dr. Weber cheering you on. I know that you will help so many children and families here in the valley.
I love you and I could not be more proud of you.
Dr. Stenhoff and Dr. Davey outside the new BISTA Autism Clinic, a division of ACCEL. Visit their website at: www.accelautismservices.org
That is AWESOME!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Bryan and Don. The clinic looks great! Where is the profile photo of Andrea on the BISTA website??
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