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North Bay Walk… Autism Speaks Walk is powered by the love of people with autism and the parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives and providers who support them. With every step you take …
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend… Lace up and join Autism Speaks TeamUp for a magical experience during the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. With every magical … is perfect for all skill levels and will be sure to provide exciting experiences for each participant. By running with Autism Speaks you are empowering our work to create an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their …
Oklahoma Medicaid Coverage under Soonercare… Medicaid health coverage program and is administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA). Most children with autism in Oklahoma receive health care benefits through Soonercare. Prior to 2019, Soonercare did not include coverage for medically necessary care of children with autism. This was in violation of a 2014 mandate by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which stated that …
Sensory Issues… Sensory issues are common in people with autism and are even included in the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder. Each autistic person is unique, and this includes their personal sensory sensitivities. People with autism might have sensitivities to: Sights Sounds Smells Tastes Touch Balance ( vestibular ) Awareness of body position and …
Service Provider Connect: Great Lakes… Service Provider Connect Opportunity to share Autism Speaks resources and updates with market service providers. There will be an open discussion, Q&A and engagement with service providers and Autism Speaks staff. Audience: Local service providers, community providers, teachers, education staff, medical providers, …
Information for fire fighters… to immediately get to work in order to keep the people in these situations safe. When encountering a person with an autism spectrum disorder, the fire fighters may need to adjust their emergency response accordingly. In situations where the … may be at risk, it is vital that the fire fighters be able to identify certain signs that may indicate that the person has autism. The proper training and knowledge of autism will help the fire fighters to deal with the emergency in the most …
Information for law enforcement… Just as each emergency differs from the next, so does the individual involved, especially in regards to people with autism. Police are trained to respond to a crisis situation with a certain protocol, but this protocol may not always be the best way to interact with people with autism. Because police are usually the first to respond to an emergency, it is critical that these officers have a working knowledge of autism, and the wide variety of behaviors people with autism can exhibit in emergency situations. Teaching first responders …
Teachers and administrators… arises at school, they will in fact be the first ones to respond to a crisis or escalated situation involving a person with autism. With this in mind, it is essential that school personnel understand the basics of autism and the best ways to respond to a person on the spectrum. With proper training and information, teachers and … with the proper knowledge base and skill set will allow them to ensure the safest learning environment for students on the autism spectrum. Quick facts for teachers and administrators Step 1 : Educate Yourself You must have a working …
CST information for parents and caregivers… CST program is for you if you: Are the parent or caregiver of a child diagnosed with a developmental disorder, including autism, between the ages of 2 and 9 Have concerns about your child’s development or behavior and are looking for strategies … in each session, as well as goal-setting activities. Download the guide here . Watch the CST Caregiver Quick Tips videos Autism Speaks created a video series based on the CST program that teaches caregivers how to use play and everyday routines …
Medicaid EPSDT… Accounts do not affect Medicaid eligibility. Some states disregard income for individuals with disabilities (including autism) who require an institutional level of care. For example, under TEFRA (the Katie Beckett State Plan Option) a child … Children’s Health Insurance Program may be able to provide publicly funded health coverage. Coverage for the treatment of autism under EPSDT The EPSDT program has been around for decades. However, the federal government only recently clarified to state Medicaid agencies that all medically necessary services for autism must be included. This requirement is regardless of whether the service is covered in a state's Medicaid plan. Since …