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House to Introduce Legislation to Provide Autism Coverage to Military Retirees

Summary:House to Introduce Legislation to Provide Autism Coverage to Military Retirees Thursday, September 11, 2008 By: Carin Yavorcik TRICARE program would expand to include ABA Next week, Congressmen Jim Moran (D-VA) and Jeff Miller (R-FL) will be .. 		Link 09/17/2008 by: shannonj
Florida Governor Signs Autism Bill into Law

Summary: Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed historic legislation Tuesday, guaranteeing insurance coverage for autism therapy for very young children. The therapy is deigned to mainstream children with the disorder and has been a topic talked about quite .. 		Link 05/23/2008 by: shannonj
From Wrights' Law -- VERY IMPORTANT

Summary:From Wrights' Law -- VERY IMPORTANT Kids rely on their parents, family members, friends, child advocates, to speak on their behalf. In this Alert, we asking you to step up to the plate on Tuesday, May 6 by calling your Congressional Represen.. 		Link 05/06/2008 by: shannonj
Autism treatment to be covered in Florida

Summary:Autism treatment will now be covered by private health insurance companies, a proposal passed by the Florida Legislature says. The Miami Herald reported Saturday the Steven A. Geller Autism Coverage Act passed by the state Legislature this week wi.. 		Link 05/06/2008 by: shannonj
Bill covering autism insurance coverage passes Florida Senate

Summary:A wide-ranging bill that requires large insurance companies to provide coverage for treatment of autism won emotional passage by the full Senate Wednesday, as supporters pledged to push the House to accept the Senate's more stringent plan. The bil.. 		Link 04/25/2008 by: shannonj
House committee passes bill creating autism registry

Summary:A House committee has passed a bill that would create a registry of Utahns with autism. House Bill 263 would implement a statewide list, complete with medical histories, that would be available to researchers and families seeking resources... 		Link 02/15/2008 by: shannonj
Autism T-Shirt Banned from Specialized School in UK

Summary:The BBC reports that a t-shirt worn by a 10 year old student at the Portfield School in Poole was banned from the school because it wasn’t politically correct. The t-shirt that Sam Rodwell wore to school that day had a message that said, “Autism – It.. 		Link 12/21/2007 by: shannonj
Family Wins Case In Autism Coverage Lawsuit

Summary:Her mother credits Abby's remarkable progress to a treatment plan called Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA. The only problem with the plan was it wasn't covered by their insurance company and it wasn't cheap. In fact, two years of treatment cost th.. 		Link 12/02/2007 by: shannonj
Supreme Court Deadlocks on Special Education Case

Summary:Supreme Court Deadlocks on Special Education Case By Greg Stohr and William McQuillen Oct. 10 (Bloomberg) - The U.S. Supreme Court split 4-4 over whether school districts must finance private education for disabled children who haven't tried a .. 		Link 10/14/2007 by: shannonj
Family Wins Suit for Autistic Son's Health Care

Summary:Family Wins Suit for Autistic Son's Health Care by Larry Abramson Two years ago, Jacob Micheletti was diagnosed with autism. His parents say Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has transformed their son from a boy who was retreating into darknes.. 		Link 10/02/2007 by: shannonj
Corzine praises new legislation

Summary:The legislation, which had bipartisan support, included bills providing for the training of teachers in autism awareness, requiring pediatricians to screen for symptoms of autism, creating a new panel of experts to study the needs of children with au.. 		Link 09/17/2007 by: shannonj
VOSS/SCHAER/McKEON ADULTS WITH AUTISM TASK FORCE BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

Summary:VOSS/SCHAER/McKEON ADULTS WITH AUTISM TASK FORCE BILL SIGNED INTO LAW Measure Creates Expert Panel to Establish a Comprehensive Plan For Rising Number of New Jersey Adults with Autism (WEST WINDSOR) - Legislation that will enable New Jersey t.. 		Link 09/15/2007 by: shannonj
Pa. House passes bill to cover autism care

Summary:Pa. House passes bill to cover autism care Associated Press HARRISBURG - Private insurers would have to provide up to $36,000 in coverage annually for autism services under a bill that the Pennsylvania House passed without opposition yesterday... 		Link 07/20/2007 by: shannonj
Court Decision: "Mental retardation" is not a disability under ADA

Summary:Court Decision: "Mental retardation" is not a disability under ADA In the case of Littleton v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, in an unpublished opinion from May 11, held that an individual with mental retardati.. 		Link 05/27/2007 by: shannonj


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