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News Archives for January, 2007

Funding Often a Challenge for Autism Training, Treatment, and Therapies

The Autism Chapter Eastern Shore Support Group (Maryland) is hard at work supporting parents while trying to increase funding for special treatment programs in the public schools.

 

Art Therapy Makes an Artist

In addition to speech, occupational, and behavior therapies, Leisa Hammett took her 4-year old daughter with autism to an art therapist

More Money in Missouri for Autism Treatment

The governor of Missouri, Matt Blunt, has set aside $3.9 million of the new state budget for autism research and diagnosis. 

Autism Network has First Meeting to Discuss Treatment Programs

The Tullahoma Autism Network (Tennessee), a group for parents, therapists, and educators held their first meeting. 

Moms to Organize Therapy Support Group

Two Longview, Texas mothers of children with autism discovered a need for a parent support group.

New York Legislation Would Extend Medical Coverage to More Autism Treatments

Legislation was filed in New York that would force health insurers to cover additional autism therapies.

 

Ella is Fast-Tracked for Autism Help

Ella Cook from Bradford, Great Britain, with her parents will soon make the trip to the Son Rise Options Institute in Massachusetts.

 

Parents in New Jersey Find Help Close to Home

The Center for Outreach and Services to the Autism Community (COSAC), a New Jersey based outreach program, provides answers, services, and support to families.

 

Common Ground for Parents and Their Children with Autism

The Autism Family Support Project began in April 2006 , in the Bay Area of California,. This group supports more than 60 families.

 

Son with Autism Helps His Dad Hike and Write

When Chris Peterson became the photographer for his newspaper, he learned the art of photography quickly.

 

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