■College in Mass. is developing new ABA master's program

A new Master of Science program beginning next year at Regis College in Weston, Mass., will train professionals in applied behavioral therapy, a treatment aimed to address autism spectrum disorder that also can be used in special education and other settings. A new state law requiring more insurers to cover the cost of the treatment reportedly has prompted an increase in demand for services. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model) (10/6)  http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2012/10/06/regis-college-creates-program-work-with-growing-numbers-autistic/IcuUaSSvSSHYJytuXV8n7H/story.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed5