The team from Axis Therapy Centers joins The PodCASP to discuss how ABA, speech therapy, and occupational therapy complement one another to create better outcomes for clients.

Axis CEO Kristin Hanson, occupational therapist Kelsie Leshen, and Speech-Language Pathology Supervisor Casey Smith also discuss tensions between ABA and other disciplines, as well as how to ensure cooperation among practitioners.

This episode is sponsored by Atlas Medical Data Group. Learn more at atlasmedicaldatagroup.com.

Richard Powers—partner at Kressin Powers and a former DOJ official—joins the PodCASP to discuss antitrust law and what autism service providers can and can't do. He discusses data sharing, industry benchmarking, and the latest legal and regulatory developments.

This episode of the PodCASP is sponsored by Amego. Learn more at AmegoInc.org.

Paige Raetz from Proof Positive joins the PodCASP to discuss strategies to improve wellbeing for employees of autism service provider organizations. She talks about measuring wellbeing and taking meaningful actions, not just buying pizza once in a while.

Learn more:

• Character Strengths and the VIA:  https://www.viacharacter.org⁠.
• Proof Positive Autism Wellbeing Alliance: https://proofpoitive.org.

In STEPPS Executive Director and CASP Board Member Yvonne Bruinsma joins the PodCASP to discuss the 2025 CASP Conference. She explains how the conferences facilitates strong, lasting relationships; this year's featured sessions on AI ethics and antitrust law; and what goes into putting on a conference of this scope.

On this episode, the PodCASP team sits down with Dr. Darren Sush, PsyD, BCBA-D, Head of Autism and Psychology at Cigna Evernorth, for an insightful conversation about the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Darren shares his journey from traditional psychology to autism services and talks about his current role overseeing peer reviews. We dive into topics like value-based care, challenges in training and retaining RBTs, the importance of data-driven care, and the ethical considerations surrounding peer reviews.

The PodCASP is proudly hosted by The Council of Autism Services Providers.

In this episode, Dr. Heather O'Shea, PhD., BCBA-D and Rebecca Womack, M.S., BCBA, LBA discuss CASP's new session note templates. They explain how the templates were developed, how they're designed to align with AMA requirements while supporting medical necessity, and clinicians' role in maintaining high standards.

CASP has made the templates available for free, encouraging broad adoption to increase the quality of ABA services. For more information, members and providers are encouraged to join the Documentation Special Interest Group or visit CASP's website (links below). 

CASP Session Note Templates

For comments and inquiries about the templates, email [email protected]. 

The PodCASP is proudly hosted by The Council of Autism Service Providers.

Erick joins The PodCASP to give updates on ACQ and recent developments!

https://autismcommission.org/

Dr. John Austin joins the PodCASP to discuss the beginnings and "why" of his book, "Results".

On this episode we discuss, the importance of objectivity when it comes to leadership, the 5-step improvement process, feedback, psychological safety and the importance of relationships.

Fillable PDF Worksheets:

https://reachingresults.com/results-toolkit/

Pat Friman Talk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPQwvDUc-iM

Mariel is CASP's newest employee as the VP of Government Affairs. Join the PodCASP team as we listen all about her experience, pulse on the ABA field and goals for the future!

Lani and Rohit join The PodCASP to discuss their current pulse on the field, their focus, productivity, growth and more! With their wealth of experience, they offer valuable wisdom and perspective, having witnessed numerous changes and periods of growth.

The PodCASP is proudly hosted by the Council of Autism Service Providers.