Creative Interventions Receives Accreditation from Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ)

Autism Commission on Quality

Creative Interventions

Erick Dubuque, Director of Autism Commission on Quality

Melissa Saunders, Creative Solutions

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) has awarded a full two-year accreditation to Creative Interventions for its applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs in Connecticut and Massachusetts

Creative Interventions’ programs were evaluated against ACQ’s Applied Behavior Analysis Accreditation Program Standards and Guide.

“Today marks a significant milestone for our organization as we proudly announce our accreditation, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and high standards,” said Melissa S. Saunders, EdD., BCBA-D, chief operating officer of Creative Interventions.

Creative Interventions provides individualized, evidence-based services for children and families across home, school, and clinic settings. It specializes in ABA and early intervention, with a focus on helping each person build skills that are meaningful in their everyday lives. Its work is grounded in a simple goal to make life better with care that is creative, respectful, and rooted in what matters most to the people it serves. Creative Interventions partners closely with families and community providers to ensure services are high quality, practical, collaborative, and responsive to real-life needs.

“People with autism deserve high-quality ABA services,” said Erick Dubuque, director of standards and quality for ACQ. “Organizations applying for accreditation from the Autism Commission on Quality must meet rigorous standards for patient care, administration, and transparency. Creative Interventions underwent a thorough review process to earn its accreditation.”

ACQ’s review process includes a wide range of business, clinical, and quality improvement activities to promote best practices and evidence-based pathways. The assessment considers clinical observations and satisfaction surveys from patients and staff, leadership interviews, and a desktop review.

ACQ continues to accept new applications for its two-year accreditation from organizations offering ABA as a healthcare service to individuals with autism.
To learn more, visit autismcommission.org.

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About Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ)

The Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) is a non-profit accreditation agency that recognizes applied behavior analysis organizations serving individuals and families impacted by autism. ACQ’s mission is to continuously improve the impact of applied behavior analysis services for the autism community through education and accreditation of provider organizations.

ACQ is a single-member LLC of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), a known and trusted nonprofit trade association for organizations serving individuals with autism. ACQ receives financial and in-kind support from CASP but maintains firewalls that protect the integrity of its essential accreditation activities. Our vision is for all recipients of applied behavior analysis services to reach their full potential through access to organizations offering the highest level of care.

Learn more at autismcommission.org.

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