Compared to other developmental disorders, very little is known about autism. Considered a “spectrum disorder,” autism affects individuals differently and to different degrees, ...
In 2006, Indiana's insurance commissioner ruled that a law adopted earlier required private health insurers to cover applied behavior analysis, a specific and ...
As I was telling a friend the other day, I want to believe. I want to believe that despite the collection of irredeemable nincompoops, borderline criminals and self-interested cowards, some legislators actually want to be thoughtful and responsible in dealing with the ...
CARSON CITY — A bill forcing some private insurance companies to cover treatment of autistic children won an Assembly committee’s approval last week, and it’s almost certainly on its way to becoming law. Here’s one reason: Republicans and conservative Democrats won’t likely ...
Young Somali children in the Minneapolis public schools are over-represented in autism programs, the Minnesota Health Department reported, confirming the observations of many Somali parents and educators. State health officials cautioned that the finding doesn't necessarily mean a higher rate of autism ...
Yoko Ono will unveil an original mural titled "Promise" at UN headquarters next month in honor of World Autism Awareness Day, an advocacy group said Monday. The mural by the 76-year-old widow of slain former Beatle John Lennon, who also is an ...
Tom and Jenny Whitty have cashed out their children's college funds, maxed out several credit cards and taken out a second mortgage on their house — all to pay for therapy for their two autistic children. They are running out of money. ...
Awareness and detection have grown over the years, but is that the whole story? It’s an issue made timely by insurance debate Autism and its related disorders are confounding parents, health advocates and scientists. And now, state legislators want insurance companies to ...
Preventive care leads to lower costs, better lives, many say CARSON CITY Democrats in the state Assembly will unveil legislation this week to force insurance companies to provide coverage for the treatment of autism. The measure stands a strong chance of passing, ...
Special court rules against families who claim measles vaccine caused children's autism In a big blow to parents who believe vaccines caused their children's autism, a special court ruled Thursday that the shots are not to blame. The court said the evidence ...
Special court rules against families who claim measles vaccine caused children's autism A special court has ruled against parents with autistic children, saying that vaccines are not to blame for their children's neurological disorder. The judges in the cases said the evidence ...
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