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Autism Speaks recognizes public health leaders for meaningful changes to Montana’s Medicaid Program for Children and Young Adults… Disabilities Program at the Montana Department of Public Health, with a 2022 Public Service Award. We are grateful for her leadership in making important changes to the state’s Medicaid program that will ensure more individuals with autism receive the care they need. Lindsey Carter and her colleagues re-vamped Montana’s Autism Treatment … were utilizing the benefit. Under the direction of Lindsey and her staff, community input and surveying helped identify beneficial adjustments to the benefit. Montana Medicaid serves approximately 117,475 individuals (under age 21) throughout …
ENABLE Act reintroduced to enhance ABLE Accounts… The ENABLE Act would improve the financial security of people with autism and other disabilities by permanently extending beneficial tax provisions related to ABLE Accounts, which allow people to save for disability-related expenses without jeopardizing other federal benefits. ABLE accounts are vital tools that help … Originally established in 2014 by the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, ABLE accounts were created so that individuals with disabilities and their families could save and invest through tax-free savings accounts without …
Policy Pulse | What's new in autism advocacy? A lot!… Josh King shares his journey from the battlefield to autism advocacy Congress introduces new bills Advocates rally for state services Not signed up to receive the Policy Pulse? Become an advocate today. "Our advocacy is stronger because … ENABLE Act would improve the financial security of people with autism and other disabilities by permanently extending three beneficial tax provisions related to ABLE Accounts. ABLE Accounts allow people to save for disability-related expenses … discrimination against people with disabilities in the organ transplant system. It strengthens protections for autistic individuals, ensuring adequate supports and accommodations for a successful transplant evaluation, procedure and recovery. …
New regulation strengthens civil rights protections… Decades of advocacy has made America more inclusive and accessible, but far too many barriers still exist for people with disabilities to exercise their civil rights. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of … Sections 1557 and 504 that strengthen civil rights and anti-discrimination protections. The new rules are particularly beneficial for people with disabilities and will improve access to quality health services that autistic individuals rely upon throughout their lives. Autism Speaks was grateful to see that many of the changes we supported were …
The Team Approach to Educating Students with Autism… of the team brings a unique perspective and set of observations and skills, all of which are helpful in assisting a student with complex and variable needs. It is important to employ the knowledge and perspective of the family, since they offer … vary across children, so will the knowledge bases and coping skills of the parents and siblings. Parents can contribute information and a history of successful (and unsuccessful) strategies, and may also benefit from information on strategies and … school that can help to extend learning into the home setting. A positive and collaborative relationship with the family is beneficial to everyone. Supports that work in a specific classroom can be shared with other teachers or support staff, to …
Federal legislation we support… the autism community. Throughout the year, we work with members of Congress and their staff to ensure continued funding for essential autism programs through the annual appropriations process. Additionally, we work to advance legislation that addresses key challenges and increases opportunities for autistic individuals and their families. Below is a list of recent federal legislation that Autism Speaks has endorsed, reflecting … ENABLE Act would improve the financial security of people with autism and other disabilities by permanently extending three beneficial tax provisions related to ABLE Accounts. ABLE Accounts allow people to save for disability-related expenses …
Family finds answers through MSSNG… When Trey M., 30, was first diagnosed with autism in 1995 at age 3, his family got straight to work finding information, therapies and supports that could help him one day live an independent life. But with the Internet still in its … 8 weeks until he graduated at age 22. Now, he is back in Oklahoma and living in a residential setting with three other individuals with autism. There are two support people in his home, and he gets ABA therapy and horseback riding therapy. … It wasn’t a great diagnosis, but it gave us relief knowing where we could concentrate our efforts to research what may be beneficial for Trey. In the past, looking for information felt like we were going around a large crowd looking for one …
One family’s story of navigating their son’s Down syndrome/autism dual diagnosis … spectrum disorder (DS-ASD) at the age of 7. I was relieved when we received the news because I finally had an explanation for why he seemed different from other children with Down syndrome. The autism diagnosis also made Jake eligible for … I have found for insurance information. Although focused on healthcare benefits for autism, the information provided is beneficial to anybody with a developmental disability. I provide resource referrals to families of children with Down … Medical Interest Group (DSMIG) DS-ASD committee, which provides expertise to healthcare professionals who work with individuals with Down syndrome across the life span. What advice would you give to other parents who might find themselves …
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder… pathologists Diane Paul and Donna Murray. Dr. Paul is the director of clinical issues in speech-language pathology for the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Dr. Murray serves as the senior director of the Autism Speaks Autism … and treating SCD. Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder treatment Speech-language pathologists also work with individuals who have problems with the non-verbal aspects of communication and social interaction. For example, some … intervention can provide your child – and you – with the strategies needed to make these experiences rewarding and beneficial. We encourage you to work closely with your child’s speech-language pathologists to reinforce the new skills he’s …
Autism in schools: Your child's rights… guide that defines terms, explains concepts and answers frequently asked questions regarding the rights and entitlements of individuals with autism and their families . A child's rights for public education Your special needs child has the right to a free and appropriate education. The individuals with … who is trained to work with children with autism. While it may be true that seeking the least restrictive environment is beneficial for children with autism, it's important to consider whether or not an option such as inclusion is right for your …