If you are interested in starting ABA therapy at the Autism Foundation of Tennessee below are the steps to take to make it happen.

A.) Tenncare Select Individuals:

1. Fill out the Tenncare Select Intake Form.  You can request an intake packet from Chris by emailing cnusser@autismfoundationoftennessee.org.
2. Contact your doctor and ask for a referral for ABA stating “ABA evaluation and therapy. Diagnosis 299.00″.
3. This needs to be stated on the referral before additional steps can be taken.
4. The referral can be faxed to (615) 376-3488; Attention: Chris Nusser – Administrative Assistant
5. Once the referral is received the AFT will contact Tenncare to request time to conduct an assessment.
6. Once the assessment is completed and submitted, then services will begin on a weekly basis. The amount of sessions will be determined by the severity of behavior problems.

B.) Tricare Individuals: (We accept North & South Regions)

1. The Autism Foundation of Tennessee will receive your information from a case manager either in the North or South Regions.
2. Once we receive this information then you will be contacted by a BCBA to complete the intake form and set up the initial assessment.
3. Intake Form.
4. After the initial assessment, a behavior and treatment plan will be developed and submitted to your case manager in your region.
5. The BCBA will determine at that time if you will be on the ECHO or DEMO program and the number of hours per month.

Additional Information can be found at South Region or North Region

C.) Out of Pocket Families:

1. Please fill out the Intake Form.
2. Request a referral from your doctor for “ABA evaluation and therapy. Diagnosis Code:____” (the diagnosis code is determined by the doctor)
3. Referrals and intake forms can be faxed to (615) 376-3488; Attention: Chris Nusser – Administrative Assistant.
4. After these are received then the AFT will contact you to conduct the initial assessment and discuss the amount of hours you would like for your child.
5. The rates for assessments can be obtained by emailing Chris at cnusser@autismfoundationoftennessee.org.