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The Federal Response to Autism

The federal panel responsible for coordinating the nation’s autism policy – the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) -- held its first meeting on July 10, 2012 since it was reconstituted under la…
The Canadian Government Announces an Academic Chair in Autism

The Canadian Government made an announcement today (November 8th) that is purportedly significant. On closer inspection, I don’t see anything about which to get excited.
Autism Speaks increasingly concerned many states could lose ABA

by Stuart Spielman, Senior Policy Counsel and Advisor As national health care moves closer to its 2014 launch date, Autism Speaks grows increasingly concerned that the federal government will not require universal…
Dear Mr. President

Dear President Obama, I have a suggestion for you. Instead of spending millions of dollars on your angulation celebration, after spending $1 billion on your campaign, why not do something for the people. I challenge…
When the Government Lies

I just finished reading Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders which is a government report that claims there is little scientific evidence supporting current autism treatments for…
Federal Response - The #AutismHearing

Today at 2pm (ahem, that's now) The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will be having a hearing to discuss the Federal response to Autism.
Celebrating 22 Years of the American Disabilities Act

The 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was celebrated at a White House ceremony with a few special guests brought by Autism Speaks – Adam Berman, a young adult and educator with autism…
The ABA Health Insurance Decision

A quiet decision by a federal agency this spring has generated a lot of noise this week within the autism community because of its real and potential impact on the ability of families all across America to access A…
Judith Ursitti Explains Need for Healthcare Reform

Judith Ursitti, our director of state government affairs and the mom of two kids on the spectrum, met with master’s students at Yale University’s Pierson College to talk about autism insurance reform.
5 Easy Steps to Autism Junk Science

The latest attempt to use science to deny children with autism access to treatment came into my e-mail recently. I think this one needs to be shared. Here’s the background. The Ontario government has created…