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Area events… Our Fundraising events are dedicated to supporting the needs of people with autism and their families throughout their life’s journey. These events bring together people with autism and the parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives, service providers, and corporate sponsors in a network … innovative research, advocacy, and critical programs and services. Together, we are creating a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. Click here to register for a Walk . Click here to learn more about the Miami Gala . … …
Safety in the home… caregivers or by yourself, you need to know how to be safe inside your home. Accidental injury is a problem for everyone. Autism Speaks funded Safe Signals , a project from the Ohio State University Medical Center, designed to promote safety for older teens and young adults with autism. Safe Signals includes a video and workbook which covers safety in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living areas and …
Arkansas state-regulated insurance coverage… Arkansas requires meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated plans. Arkansas’ autism insurance bill, HB 1315 , was enacted in 2011. The law, Act 196 , became effective on October 1, 2011. To which plan type does the STATE autism insurance law apply? Individual Plans subject to ACA – YES Individual Plans specifically exempt from the ACA (often …
Arizona state-regulated insurance coverage… Arizona requires meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated plans. Arizona’s autism insurance bill, HB 2847 , was enacted on March 21, 2008. The law became effective on June 30, 2009. To which plan types does the STATE Arizona autism insurance law apply? State Employee Health Plans - YES Individual specifically exempt from the ACA (often called …
New York State votes to release $1 billion for supportive housing… and addiction treatment programs. Affordable housing has the potential to play a critical role in allowing adults with autism who have limited resources the chance to live in their own homes, as independently as possible. The large majority of adults with autism continue to live in their family homes, not by choice, but because of the lack of available alternatives. In order to …
Guidance on Probiotics… I’ve been reading about probiotics for relieving GI distress – and even improving behavior – in individuals with autism. Should I buy them? What’s the best kind? Guest post by Alessio Fasano, MD, chief of the division of pediatric … Center and the Center for Celiac Research at the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children. Dr. Fasano is conducting Autism Speaks-funded research on GI issues and autism . I love talking about probiotics because they are a promising …
Playing in the neighborhood… Being out in the neighborhood with family members, friends or peers can be a very enjoyable experience for people with autism. The tips below can help you teach your loved ones some key skills to keep them safe while playing with others in … in the neighborhood or on the playground (i.e., the busy street, the swift creek or lake). Be sure that the individual with autism has proper identification in case he or she escapes or runs away. Keep a current photograph of the individual … fingerprinting at the local police department and keep the prints on file with the photograph. Ensure the individual with autism has a cell phone with the GPS mechanism activated. Be mindful of the dogs or animals in the neighborhood. Teach the …
The Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Transition Process… soon be an adolescent or young adult. His or her hopes, dreams and desires should drive the process. Some individuals with autism can verbally communicate their goals and ideas for their adult lives. These conversations should serve as starting … for him or her and making sure your child has gotten what he or she needs, wants and deserves. However, as individuals with autism age, they will need to learn to advocate for themselves to the best of their ability. Helping adolescents with autism …
Oklahoma State-Regulated Insurance Coverage… Oklahoma requires meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated plans. Oklahoma’s autism insurance law, HB 2962 , was enacted in 2016. The law became effective November 1, 2016. However, an August 2021 …
Marketplace Health Insurance… the Children’s Health Insurance Program . If the parents are divorced or live in different states. For families affected by autism whose job-based coverage does not include ABA. If your child has access to an employer-sponsored plan, you will not … to a person in your state that can help you understand your options, there are many ways to contact Healthcare.gov . Autism Speaks is proud of our commitment to securing meaningful health insurance coverage for all families affected by …