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I Took On The Insurance Company and Won

I have finally got Gavin back into OT and Speech. Elliott will also be starting OT as well, only for the first time. We are still waiting on paperwork to go through for Emmett. This is a pretty big deal because I too…
An Open Letter: Dear Mr. Roberts and Mr. Burke

Dear Mr. Roberts and Mr. Burke, My name is Lou Melgarejo and I am a Comcast/NBCU employee. I have what I consider to be my dream job. I am a married father of three. I am first and foremost a family man. My oldest…
Supporting the 1%

I want YOU to make Autism an important issue in the election! I am going to try and not get too political here. Truth be told, that is a difficult thing to do, because I tend to wear my political leanings on my slee…
#autismconf: MRC - Medical Reimbursement Consultants

Two guys hanging out at a booth in the back corner, dressed in matching polo shirts with a sign behind them that talked about ABA and medical billing. Asking further about what they do I was very impressed.
Health Care Disparities for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require an array of specialized health care services. With these services come higher costs for parents and insurance providers. University of Missouri researchers compared…
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…
Dear Huffington Post: autism treatment is about kids, not parents

In recognition of Autism Awareness month, the Huffington Post printed an article called 10 Things To Do After an Autism Diagnosis. The author -- Hannah Brown -- gives advice to parents on what they should do after th…
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.
When Autism Services Are Lost

I spoke with all of you previously about Emmett’s speech therapy and occupational therapy being taken away by the insurance company.I have since appealed those decisions and am awaiting the results. However, yes…
TRICARE should be like Combat Support

The following blog post by an Army Sergeant Major deployed to Afghanistan, who must remain otherwise anonymous, demonstrates vividly the extraordinary challenges faced by our military members raising children with aut…