COVID-19 Information
The COVID-19 information in the embedded page below is from the Texas Tribune and is updated daily. Other information on this page was last updated August 23, 2021.
TxABA has been collecting resources related to the COVID-19 virus and its impact on behavior analysis practice in the state. Below are resources that we hope will be useful.
The TxABA Executive Council and Conference Committee will continue to monitor the most recent information and guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations. Please check this site regularly for any updates as our plans may change based on the most recent information.
Thank you to all of our members, attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors for your continued support.
Texas Tribute coronavirus Data and Information
The data below come from The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization based in Texas. The data and information below are updated regularly and automatically.
Resources for Clients and Families
- List of Mutual Aid Resources in Texas - from the TxABA BFSR SIG
- Autism Speaks: What should the autism community know about the coronavirus outbreak?
- Autism Speaks: How to handle clinical care during social distancing
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): Talking to Children about COVID-19
Resources for ABA Providers
- Service Settings
- HCS Billing Guidelines
- TxHmL Billing Guidelines
- TxABA PPG Telehealth Report
- APBA Practice Guidelines During COVID-19
- The Behavioral Health Center for Excellence (BHCOE)
- Notification of enforcement for telehealth services from Health and Human Services (HHS)
- The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)
- Small Business Association (SBA)
Telehealth Publications and Videos
- Lerman et al. (2020). Remote Coaching of Caregivers via Telehealth: Challenges and potential solutions
- March 24, 2020: Primer on Telehealth Services in Texas (1:09 hour TxABA Webinar)
- March 27, 2020: Telehealth ABA Services in Texas (2:30 hour TxABA Webinar)
- April 23, 2020: Reopening the Doors to Center-Based ABA Services: Clinical and Safety Protocols during COVID-19
Information from ABAI
- ABAI Practice Board: https://www.abainternational.org/constituents/practitioners/practice-home.aspx
- ABAI Billing Codes Commission: https://www.ababillingcodes.com/resources/important-covid-19-update-use-of-telehealth-2/
- Publications in Behavior Analysis in Practice on Telehealth Services:
- Rodriguez, K. (2020, March 30). Maintaining Treatment Integrity in the Face of Crisis: A Treatment Selection Model for Transitioning Direct ABA Services to Telehealth. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/phtgv
- Cox, D. J., Plavnick, J., & Brodhead, M. T. (2020, March 31). A Proposed Process for Risk Mitigation During the COVID-19 Pandemic. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/buetn
- A few colleagues have graciously offered to volunteer some time for those who may need support with online instruction – if interested, please contact Bryan Blair Ph.D., LABA, BCBA (bryanblairbcba@gmail.com)
- For those of you in the United States, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) has linked all regional accrediting body’s updates here: https://www.chea.org/chea-and-usde-recognized-accreditors-and-covid-19-information
- And, the U.S. Department of Education has resources for schools and school personnel here:https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus
More Information
- Office of Governor Abbot (Texas Governor)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- US State Department Travel Advisories
- Texas Department of State Health Services (TDHS)
TxABA Preventative Measures
- Following the recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease and Control (CDC)
- Following the US State Department travel advisories
- Follow city, state, and other local government recommendations regarding large gatherings
Preventative Steps You Can Take
For a complete list of preventative steps, please see this list from the CDC. The main items from that list are below:
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after being in a public place, blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth if you have not washed your hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- If you are sick, stay home except to get medical care
- Wear a face mask only if you are sick or caring for someone who is