MASS ABA

03/13/2026

MassABA 2026 is fast approaching! Behavior analysts working in public schools and all public school professionals - you won't want to miss this excellent presentation by Dr. Michael Marroquin (Ouachita Baptist University, Arkansas):
Title: Twenty years in public schools: Lessons learned and the path ahead
Date of Conference: 5/8/26
Location: Royal Plaza/ Best Western Conference Center
Significant discount for MassABA Members; renew or join today!
For registration: https://www.massaba.net/members-and-events/event-calendar/ #!event/register/2026/5/8/massaba-annual-conference

03/08/2026

To register for MassABA 2026: https://www.massaba.net/members-and-events/event-calendar/ #!event/register/2026/5/8/massaba-annual-conference

02/23/2026

MassABA is pleased to welcome Dr. Caio Miguel from California State University to MassABA's 2026 Annual Conference. Dr. Miguel will present a session titled:
From Generalized to Generative Repertoires: The Evolution of Bidirectional Naming and Emergent Outcomes
Date: 5/8/26
Location: Marlborough MA
Discounted registration for MassABA Members. Large exhibit hall. Lunch and CEs included.
Registration and information: https://www.massaba.net/members-and-events/event-calendar/ #!event/register/2026/5/8/massaba-annual-conference

02/15/2026

Speaker Highlight - MassABA 2026 Annual Conference
MassABA welcomes Dr. Nicole Neil, Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Education and Coordinator of the Master of Professional Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Western University, in London, Ontario.
Dr. Neil will speak to MassABA attendees on the following:
Using Behavioural Phenotypes to Inform Interventions for Children with Down Syndrome
for more info, or to register, visit massaba.net by clicking on the following link: https://www.massaba.net/members-and-events/event-calendar/ #!event/register/2026/5/8/massaba-annual-conference

02/14/2026

Registration for MassABA 2026 is open! Join MassABA Members and Supporters for a day full of learning and networking!
Keynote lectures by: Dr. MaryJane Weiss & Dr. Caio Miguel
5/8/26 - 7:30 -5:30 pm
Marlborough MA
For registration or more information: visit this link: https://www.massaba.net/members-and-events/event-calendar/ #!event/register/2026/5/8/massaba-annual-conference

02/05/2026

Registration for MassABA 2026 Conference, to be held on 5/8/26, is open how.
Click here for information and registration:

MassABA Annual Conference at Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center on Fri May 8 2026, 7:30am EDT: Welcome to MassABA - 2026 Annual Conference ...

01/26/2026

MassABA continues to work collaboratively with payers to protect access to ABA services for families and providers across Massachusetts. Our advocacy efforts have focused strengthening continuation-of-care policies.
We’re proud to share that Point32Health has released updated policy addressing continuation of care for patients switching healthcare as a result of our advocacy. This update represent meaningful progress for families and providers alike.

🔗 Learn more here: https://www.point32health.org/documents/iup-printer-friendly-1126

01/20/2026

📣 Advocacy Update: Important Changes Secured 📣

MassABA is pleased to share meaningful changes resulting from our advocacy and coordinated campaign to address serious concerns related to the recent updates to MassHealth’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Medical Necessity Criteria and Performance Specifications that went into effect on January 1, 2026.
As a direct result of continued engagement and advocacy, MassHealth has implemented several important revisions, including:
✔️ Reverting age requirements for Behavior Technicians while further discussions continue

✔️ Increasing the daily limit for group instruction from 2 hours to 4.5 hours

✔️ Revisions to language in the initial assessment requirements

✔️ Updates to the “Intensive” service category, clarifying that most domains (not all) are required

✔️ Clear clarification that low utilization alone does not establish lack of medical necessity
These changes represent a significant step forward in protecting equitable access to medically necessary ABA services and supporting the sustainability and integrity of our field.
🔗 Medical Necessity Criteria (updated):https://files.constantcontact.com/9ba41bbb401/110c4768-717b-45e3-b40b-37dba43dee37.pdf

🔗 Performance Specifications (updated):https://files.constantcontact.com/9ba41bbb401/07b37623-49a6-4696-af24-21ce48ae040a.pdf

MassABA will continue to advocate, collaborate, and support policies that ensure equitable access to ABA services. While more work remains, these changes are a meaningful step in protecting families, providers, and the field of ABA in Massachusetts.

01/18/2026

ADVOCACY UPDATE

MassABA continues to work collaboratively with payers to protect access to ABA services for families and providers across Massachusetts. Our advocacy efforts have focused strengthening continuation-of-care policies.

We’re proud to share that Point32Health has released updated policy addressing continuation of care for patients switching healthcare as a result of our advocacy. This update represent meaningful progress for families and providers alike.

🔗 Learn more here: https://www.point32health.org/documents/iup-printer-friendly-1126

01/10/2026

MassABA's 2026 Conference will be held in Marlborough Ma on 5/8/26. Keynote speakers are: Dr. Caio Miguel and Dr. Mary Jane Weiss. A variety of sessions are scheduled on topics such as adults supports, down syndrome, verbal behavior, ethics, and supervision. Spaces are still available for exhibitors - click on the link below for more information or to reserve your space.

This is the application to reserve an exhibitor booth (table) at MassABA's annual conference, which will be held, in person, on May 8, 2026 at the Best Western in Marlborough. Please note Exhibitors who want to attend sessions must register separately for the conference once registration opens. Exhi...

12/03/2025

Upcoming free information session: Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ). Presented by Thea Davis and Eileen Mendes from ACQ.
Date: 12/10/25 at 5 pm
This is a remote event. All are welcome!
To register, click this link:
https://www.massaba.net/members-and-events/event-calendar/ #!event/register/2025/12/10/autism-commission-on-quality-acq-information-session-non-profit-acq-accreditation-for-massachusetts-providers
or visit www.massaba.net

Save the Date - MassABA 20265/8/25 in Marlborough MA Call for Papers 2026 Are you a BCBA® practicing in public schools?Consider the Monthly CE Event co-sponsored by MassABA and Case Collaborative Click here for more information View MassABA's recently announced Position Statement on Diversity, Equi...