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Autism Speaks strongly supports new rule to reduce barriers to health care services for many autistic people… Autism Speaks joined in coalition with other key health advocacy organizations to strongly support the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) proposed rule , issued by the Department of Treasury, the … such as applied behavior analysis, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, cannot be excluded from any individual or group health insurance plan subject to MHPAEA. Evaluating network adequacy and design issues We also support the … … Autism Speaks strongly supports new rule to reduce barriers to health care services for many autistic people …
Pump It Up Omaha Autism Night… Support group meeting sponsored by the Autism Society of Nebraska. You don't need to be a member to attend. This event is …
Sensory-Friendly Afternoon… Museum and Discovery Woods! Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion: the Museum is open to the public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled to avoid crowding and support access to exhibits. You can prepare for your visit by reviewing our Discovery Museum Story Guide, which includes a …
Autism Speaks connects families and caregivers of children with autism to essential skills through Caregivers Skills Training program… Caregiver Skills Training (CST) for Families of Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities, developed with the support of Autism Speaks, addresses the lack of specialized care available in some parts of the world and teaches caregivers … courses and digital content, including quick tip videos, quizzes and prompts, to caregivers who lack access to in-person group trainings,” said Dr. Chiara Servili, who leads WHO’s work on the mental and brain health of children and adolescents. … participants gain insight directly from trained community members and other families to further strengthen their local support network. In delivering resources to help children with autism and their families reach their full potential, Autism …
Sensory Friendly Days… features added signage and modified lighting & sounds, as well as the presence of additional volunteers and staff to support visitors throughout their stay. We will also be hosting RISE Arts of Baltimore, a performing arts group for the neurodiverse community. Sensory kits will be stationed throughout the Museum's campus and include feeling …
Free Parent trainings… our child’s abilities in communication, self-regulation and learning. October 12th - 9:30-11:00AM or 5:00-6:30 PM How to Support Communication- Communication challenges impact children with ASD or a Developmental Delay. We will discuss the … promote communication and independence. Families will learn how to implement these tools at home and in the community. The group will be provided copies of visual support tools to use at home. All Workshops will take place via ZOOM This project is …
Virginia passes legislation to expand autism insurance mandate… for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder for children ages two to six under state-regulated, large group plans. In 2015, we passed legislation that raised the age cap to ten years old. This year, the state legislature has … individuals with autism of all ages under state-regulated, large group plans starting in January 2020. We appreciate the support of our legislative champions and the growth in bipartisan support over our ten years of autism insurance work in Virginia, and we are grateful for the collaboration and determination …
Utah autism insurance mandate expanded! … requiring coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder under state-regulated, individual and large group plans. However, this coverage was limited to children ages 2-10 years old. Coverage for behavioral health treatments, … behavior analysis (ABA), was also limited to 600 hours per year (approximately 11.5 hours per week). Thanks to the support of the Utah state legislature and Governor, these restrictions in coverage for autism have been removed. Effective … and treatment of autism if claims for autism coverage caused premiums to increase in excess of 1%. We are grateful for the support of the legislative champions and local advocates that helped achieve this milestone! Access to meaningful and …
Autism Speaks to host policy discussions at Transition to Adulthood summit… NEW YORK - Joined by an invited group of researchers, policy experts, family members, and self-advocates, Autism Speaks will host a Thought Leadership … to bring together the people who can help move our understanding and knowledge forward to make systemic improvements to support adolescents with autism,” said Arun Karpur, director of data science for Autism Speaks. “We need to hear from people … challenges, how to create research questions around those issues, and public policy solutions that can provide meaningful support during transition as well as adulthood.” Over 50,000 teens transition to adulthood each year, and that number is …
Autism & Eating Challenges: You Are Not Alone!… is well intended, it can make you feel isolated when others can’t fathom your experience. The importance of community support And when we feel there’s no one with whom we can discuss our own anxieties, our thoughts can start spinning inside … “ Walk Now for Autism Speaks ” or through your region’s AS-ATN center . Perhaps you’ll even feel inspired to start your own support group using these and other ways to connect with other families. Creating a long-term plan Establishing a support group …