Autism Spectrum Mandate Services’ mission is to provide research-based, applied behavior analysis (ABA) behavioral autism services funded through the family’s private insurance plan. Our mission is also to assist with the monetary cost of deductibles and co-pays to individuals in need and also to those individuals without insurance. In addition, we fund and provide opportunities for social activities within the community for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.

Autism Spectrum Mandate Services is a non-profit organization for children ages 0-21 with autism and other developmental disabilities. We utilize current research in applied behavior analysis (ABA) to improve communication, behavior, social, leisure, self-care, feeding, and toileting skills.

Autism Spectrum Mandate Services provides services within the individual’s home and community. Highly trained ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapists come to an individual’s home to provide 2-20 hours of ABA services a week, based on the child’s or adolescent’s needs. In addition, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) develops an individualized program based on the results of standardized (Vineland-II), curriculum (ABLLS, VB-MAPP, AFLS), and functional behavior (FBA) assessments, along with determining the individual’s and family’s needs.

Autism Services and Programs:

• Communication Skills: We help to develop language skills based on the works of B.F. Skinner, James Partington, Mark Sundberg, Vincent Carbone, and others. We work on developing manding (requesting), tacting (making relevant comments), intraverbals (conversation), grammatical and articulation skills. We help to improve both receptive and expressive language skills.
• Social Skills: We focus on developing play and verbal skills so that we can promote socialization for our clients with their family members and peers.  We teach engagement with toys, games, sports, and other activities and help to develop conversational skills.
• Behavior: If a child has difficulty with communication skills and/or also has sensory challenges, they may demonstrate maladaptive behaviors. Our goal is to utilize the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and positive reinforcement methods in order to reduce maladaptive behaviors. 
• Toileting: Children on the autism spectrum often do not respond favorably to typical toilet training methods. Therefore, research-based methods of toileting with autistic individuals are utilized with children, along with support being provided to caregivers during this process.
• Feeding: Due to sensory and behavioral challenges, children on the autism spectrum can have a limited diet. We implement interventions in order to teach children to eat a variety of healthy foods within all food groups. The method of intervention is selected based on the child’s behaviors and challenges.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Intensive In-Home (IIH) Services, Behavioral
Payment Options	Private / Commercial Insurance
Areas Served	Hunterdon County Somerset County

Last Updated: 05/03/23