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FAQ
THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
General
Our adaptive skills app compliments our daily living skills focused books with task analysis programs that include audio output, a progress tracking sheet and note section. Our emotions app provide the opportunity for users to identify emotions, as well as, offer suggestions for how to respond when experiencing an emotional state. To find our more about our apps click below.
My Skills Books works to provide an easy, step-by-step guide for common adaptive functioning skills. It supports parents with teaching the skills and readers with learning the skills. My Skills Books helps teach the following skills:
Brushing Teeth
Washing Hands
Taking a Bath
Washing Face
Asking For Help
Cleaning A Room
Toilet Training
Tying Shoes
Attending a Birthday Party
Taking a Shower
Getting Ready for School
Handwriting
Identifying Emotions
Identifying Actions
Identifying Objects
NOTICE OF HIPAA-COMPLIANT PRIVACY POLICIES
(Notice of Privacy Practices)
Effective Date: 02/13/2026
This Notice describes how medical and personal information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
1. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). PHI includes information about your health condition, services you receive, and payment for those services.
We are required by law to:
Maintain the privacy of your PHI
Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
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2. HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use and disclose your PHI to bill and collect payment. We may use your PHI for business operations such as quality improvement, supervision, training, auditing, and administrative functions.
3. OTHER PERMITTED DISCLOSURES
We may disclose your PHI without your authorization in certain situations, including:
• As required by law
• Public health and safety activities
• Reporting abuse, neglect, or domestic violence
• Health oversight activities (audits, investigations, licensing)
• Legal proceedings (court orders or subpoenas)
• Law enforcement purposes
• To prevent serious threats to health or safety
• Coroners, medical examiners, or funeral directors
4. USES AND DISCLOSURES REQUIRING YOUR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION
We will obtain your written permission before using or sharing your PHI for purposes other than those listed above.
This includes:
• Sharing information with third parties not involved in care
• Marketing purposes
• Sharing psychotherapy notes (if applicable)
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent we have already acted on it.
5. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION
You have the right to:
A. Request Access to Your Records
You may request a copy of your medical or treatment records. Requests must be made in writing.
B. Request Corrections
If you believe information is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.
C. Request Restrictions
You may ask us not to use or share certain information. We are not required to agree, but we will comply if legally required.
D. Request Confidential Communications
You may request communication by alternative methods (example: phone instead of email, or a different mailing address).
E. Receive a List of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made in the last six (6) years.
You may request a printed copy at any time.
6. SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
We maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information, including but not limited to:
• Secure electronic record storage systems
• Password-protected devices
• Encryption where appropriate
• Limited access to authorized personnel only
• Secure disposal/shredding of documents containing PHI
• Confidential staff training and HIPAA compliance procedures
7. BREACH NOTIFICATION
If a breach occurs that compromises the privacy or security of your PHI, we will notify you in accordance with HIPAA regulations, including details of what occurred and what steps are being taken.
8. CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE
We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Changes will apply to all PHI we maintain. Updated notices will be made available upon request and posted in our office and/or on our website.
9. COMPLAINTS
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
10. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, please us at info@myskillsbooks.com(mailto:info@myskillsbooks.com)
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