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Medical Care Autism Speaks

WebAn Autism Specific Care Plan helps families give hospital staff important information. It tells them how to communicate and interact with the child and keep them safe. Families who …

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Therapy and Support for Autism Autism Speaks

WebMany people with autism have additional medical conditions such as sleep disturbance, seizures and gastrointestinal (GI) distress. Addressing these conditions can improve …

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Autism Speaks strongly supports new rule to reduce …

WebAutism Speaks joined in coalition with other key health advocacy organizations to strongly support the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act …

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Accessing comprehensive health care Autism Speaks

WebMany adults with autism lose access to health care where coverage is limited to people under the age of 26. Autism Speaks supports enforcement of existing state and federal …

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Medical conditions associated with autism Autism Speaks

WebGI disorders commonly include: Chronic constipation. Abdominal pain. Gastroesophageal reflux. Bowel inflammation. The Autism Speaks Autism Care Network (ACNet) has …

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Health Needs for Young Adults Autism Speaks

WebPersonal Hygiene. Personal hygiene is an important life skill that all young adults with autism must understand no matter what level of support is needed. Skills such as bathing, using …

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Respite Care Autism Speaks

WebRespite care is short-term care for a child or adult that allows the primary caregiver relief. According to National Institute of Health, the respite care definition is “short-term relief …

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Physical Fitness Autism Speaks

WebPhysical Fitness. Everyone knows that physical fitness and exercise lead to better physical health. But it is less widely known that fitness and exercise can have positive effects on …

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Nutrition and Autism Autism Speaks

WebNutrition and Autism. Many individuals with autism have food aversions and sensitivities. Many also have behavioral issues that make mealtime particularly challenging. For good …

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Autism and Exercise: Special Benefits Autism Speaks

WebJasper, a surfer in our “Surfing on the Spectrum” summer camp, takes a wave. I recently published the results of my team’s meta-analysis of 29 studies looking at the benefits of …

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Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at congressional …

WebOn February 14, Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Andy Shih testified before Congress on the transformative impact of programs authorized under the Autism …

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Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHP or IHCP): A tool to manage …

WebAn Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) is a formal document for students, like those with autism and co-occuring conditions, who require specific health management in school. …

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Takeaways from the April 2024 IACC Meeting Autism Speaks

WebThe Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee is a federal advisory committee authorized by the Autism CARES Act.It coordinates federal efforts and …

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Autism by the Numbers

Web3 Autism by the Numbers EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Nationally, most autistic children have some kind of coverage through Medicaid, one of the main insurance providers. • Some …

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THIS IS AUTISM POINTS OF VIEW, BY AUTISM SPEAKS I’M …

WebHe got out of everywhere. He got out of the school bathroom through the window to the outside. He got out of the apartment where we were living through the fire escape turned …

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New York State votes to release $1 billion for supportive housing

WebNew York State Assembly Social Services Chair Andrew Hevesi (A.D. 28) announced on April 10 the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate voted …

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Oklahoma Insurance Department announces expanded coverage …

WebThe bulletin announced changes to the state’s mandated age, dollar and hour caps on coverage for autism therapies and treatments, specifically ABA. The …

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the percentages of these three age groups that were reported …

Webautismspeaks.org 1 E. 33rd St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016 | P: (646) 385-8500 F: (212) 252-8676 multiple diagnoses -- so the prevalence of students with autism is likely …

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Oklahoma State-Regulated Insurance Coverage Autism Speaks

WebOklahoma requires meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated plans. Oklahoma’s autism insurance law, HB 2962, was enacted in 2016. The law became effective …

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Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers

WebWaivers are designed to provide medical and non-medical services individuals need to live in the community. This may include case management, transportation, home care or …

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