8807 - Exemptions.

NY Educ L § 8807 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) assisting the supervisor and qualified personnel with the implementation of individual ABA plans;

(b) assisting in the recording and collection of data needed to monitor progress;

(c) participating in required team meetings; and

(d) completing any other activities as directed by his or her supervisor and as necessary to assist in the implementation of individual ABA plans. Provided however, that nothing in this subdivision shall authorize the delegation of restricted activities to an individual who is not appropriately licensed or otherwise authorized under this title; provided further however, that in regard to the early intervention program established pursuant to title two-A of article twenty-five of the public health law, an early intervention ABA aide under the supervision and direction of a qualified supervisor may complete activities necessary to assist in the implementation of an individual ABA plan, provided that such activities do not require professional skill or judgment. 7. This article shall not be construed to prohibit care delivered by any family member, household member or friend, or person employed primarily in a domestic capacity who does not hold himself or herself out, or accept employment, as a person licensed to practice applied behavior analysis under the provisions of this article; provided that, if such person is remunerated, the person does not hold himself or herself out as one who accepts employment for performing such care. 8. Nothing in this article shall be construed as prohibiting programs certified by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services from providing substance use disorder services for persons with autism and autism spectrum disorders and related disorders.