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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 …

Tips for creating an autism-friendly Thanksgiving… de Gracias respetuoso con el autismo   While Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on your blessings and express gratitude for all the wonderful things in life, it can also be very stressful for people with autism and their families. Autism and … Anne Grego-Nagel, both of Autism Speaks, share their tips for making Thanksgiving an autism-friendly holiday with autistic individuals, parents of autistic children and their holiday hosts. What is your advice to autistic individuals to cope with … can relax. Or, let them know it is ok if they need to step outside or go for a walk to recharge. It could also be mutually beneficial if you communicate what to expect ahead of time -- the timing of the main meal, the number of guests attending, …