Registry of Autism Service Providers | Information for Service Providers

Index:
> General Information on the RASP
> Goal of the RASP
> Grandfathered  List: Behavior Consultants
> On-Line Profiles
> Before you get Started on Completing Your Profile

General Information on the RASP for Professionals
On December 15, 2004 ACT assumed responsibility for administering the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP), (formerly, the Qualified Service Provider List), under contract to the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). The RASP is for professionals who provide services to children under 6 with ASD and their families. Once a professional is on the RASP list, parents can use the funding they receive from MCFD’s  Autism Funding for Children Under Six Program to pay for the services specified.

Goal of the RASP
ACT’s goal is for the RASP to be a transparent tool for families seeking appropriately trained and experienced service providers. Since acquiring the RASP, we have taken a number of steps towards realizing this goal, including extensive revisions to update individual entries, reorganizing the list into geographic regions and launching an on-line profile initiative.

We have also contacted service providers on the RASP requesting that they submit Criminal Record Checks (CRCs) and other professional documentation (e.g., proof of academic degrees). We appreciate the documentation we have received from professionals to date. Those who have not provided a CRC have been removed from the list (See also, Criminal Record Checks, below).

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Grandfathered  List: Behavior Consultants
We have created a separate, RASP-related listing for those behavior consultants we consider to be “grandfathered”; that is, they are on the RASP because they were on the previous list of service providers that we inherited, but would not qualify for the RASP if they were to apply today. For more information about the grandfathered list please visit www.actcommunity.net/RASP/Parents/grandfathered.html

See also Addressing Concerns: A Note of Caution for Behavior Consultants

On-line RASP Profiles Update
In the spring of 2008, ACT began receiving funding from the Ministry of Children and Family Development to increase the number of behavior consultant profiles on the RASP. We are pleased to report that, as of January 1, 2010, 75 behavior consultants on the RASP have provided profiles.  This represents roughly half of the behavior consultants now on the RASP.

Even if you are not taking new clients at this time, if you are a behavior consultant, we want your profile, too! Feedback we have received strongly suggests that doing so benefits both families and behavior consultants. For example, families have told us they appreciate having as much information as possible when it comes to the often-daunting task of identifying the right professional for their child. Behavior consultants have noted they benefit by being able to engage in more substantive discussions with interested families who already have the basic information. Statistics from the ACT website demonstrate that the profiles are one of the most popular areas on our busy website.

The profile template is available at www.actcommunity.net/rspbc01.aspx.  You will find the process very straightforward and easy to complete. However, we do encourage you to read the Technical Requirements and, especially, the Tips for Completing an On-line Profile, below. You may also want to view profiles on the RASP to see what other consultants have done and the standard format that is used. To view profiles, scroll through the Registry of Autism Service Providers until you see View Profile beside a name. Click on the link.

Submitting a profile is voluntary. All those who submit profiles are required to agree to the following statement:

• This form has been designed and tested with Explorer Version 6 and Mozilla Firefox Version 2. Some features may not work in other browsers. If you are having trouble using a different program, try again using one of the above, which are available as free downloads.
• You must complete all required fields on the first page of the profile in order to move to succeeding pages.
• You must also acknowledge the MCFD-required statement at the end of the form before it will be automatically forwarded for processing.
• You can create Word files for some sections and copy and paste the information into the profile.
• Avoid closing your web browser while you are working on the profile; you will likely lose most of the data.
• After you have completed the form, hit the "Submit" and then the "I acknowledge" buttons. The profile will be sent to ACT's main database, and also forwarded to Jackie Brown, RASP Coordinator, for review prior to posting on the web. She will contact you as necessary regarding revisions, and will send you a draft for approval prior to posting.
• We recommend that you save a copy of the profile for your files. Here are the steps:
Before you hit "submit", click on the "Printer Friendly Format" button and then "Save as." A window will open that will ask if you want to save or open the document. Choose "Save."
1. Save the document (which will be a rich text file) on your hard drive; you may then save it as a .doc file if you wish.
2. Once you have saved, click on "Return to Form."
3. Click on "Submit" and "I acknowledge."

Tips for Completing an Effective Profile
ACT encourages all behavior consultants who have been accepted to the RASP to complete a profile. As you do so, please be sure to keep in mind the following important points and requirements, in order to avoid having your profile returned for additional information and/or revisions:

• Be clear, concise, and use plain language. Spell out acronyms; some parents may not be familiar with professional and/or technical language.
• Be aware of word limits that pertain to certain sections.
• Be brief, especially when you are completing the written portions of the profile. It is important to include details, but with a view to providing a general overview that captures the main points; keep the focus on your work (current or past) with children under 6 with ASD – the focus of the RASP.

In the Consultant Information section:

• Remember to complete all required fields.
• Be sure to include the main phone number, if you work for an agency.
• Remember to provide examples of areas you serve.

In the Education section:

• List only completed degrees, certificates, and diplomas; list coursework (from accredited institutions) toward a degree or certificate in Section A: Formal Coursework/Programs (from Accredited Institutions). Please limit the number of listings to 5 over the past 3 years. 
• Be sure to specify areas of study for your BA, Masters, or Ph.D.
• Be sure to include main contact numbers for educational institutions.

• List BCBA or BCABA information only if you have completed the certification process. Include your credential and certification number from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• List BCBA coursework in Section A: Formal Coursework/Programs (from Accredited Institutions) Relevant to Autism.

For Section A, Formal Coursework/Programs (from Accredited Institutions) Relevant to Autism:

• Do not list courses/programs, seminars, etc. that were not offered by accredited institutions; list these in the Professional Development section.

For Section B, Supervised Practical Training:

• Be sure to read the instructions carefully. For example, you must obtain permission to list past or present supervisors.
• Be sure to complete all fields.
• Specify agency names and locations; include supervisor name, credential, and title with the agency.
• For supervision from private individuals, include name and location of his or her practice (or agency affiliation, as applicable), credential, and title.
• By supervised hours, we mean the times you were supervised actually carrying out activities associated with the four categories, as opposed to whether you worked full time under a supervisor
• List total number of supervised hours per month, not total number of hours supervised.

For the Employment Experience section:

• Please do not simply cut and paste all or portions of your CV.
• Limit the list to a maximum of 5 previous employers over the past 3 years;
• Include name of employer, location, and number of years worked for the company, agency, or organization;
• Focus on previous experience supporting children under 6 with ASD;
• Provide a brief description of your responsibilities, again keeping the focus on children under 6 with ASD.

For the Snapshot of Your Philosophy and Approach section:

• Please do not exceed the maximum of 200 words; the goal is to provide a brief overview that captures the essence of what drew you to the field of autism spectrum disorders and why you offer the approach, treatment, and services you do. This is what parents are most interested in.
• Avoid the use of technical language and jargon and being too specific about treatment approaches, methodologies, best practices, etc.

For the Professional Development section:

• Please limit your listings to the top five workshops, courses, seminars, in-service, etc. that you have attended over the past 3 years.
• Emphasize workshops, etc. that focused on children under 6 with ASD.
• Include name of presenter/instructor, topic/brief description, and year of the event.
• Do not list university or college courses in this section.

For the Publications and Conference Presentations section:

• This section is optional. If you choose to complete it, list no more than five presentations you have given over the last 3 years.
• Include location, date, and title/brief description of the presentation.
• If you decide to include published articles, be sure to provide full citation information.

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