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Medical > Neurology
Sensory Processing Disorder: The Neuroscience Behind Your Child's Sensitivity
...DSM-5, which means it exists in a diagnostic limbo that makes insurance coverage and school accommodations harder to secure. But research from UCSF's Sensory...harder to secure. But research from UCSF's Sensory Neurodevelopment and Autism Program has given SPD something it's lacked for years: biological proof....
Health > Alternative Medicine
Music Therapy and Art Therapy: When Creative Interventions Become Medical Treatment
You've heard that music therapy "works" for autism. A friend mentioned art therapy helped her daughter with anxiety. Your child's...the same thing. Understanding the difference affects outcomes, insurance coverage, and what you should expect from the first session. What Makes Therapy Clinical....
News > Advocacy
New Definition of Autism Worries Some
...estimated to have autism, according...definition of autism would likely...umbrella of autism spectrum disorders....definition of autism for the fifth...criteria for autism, possibly excluding...along with autism under the category...category of autism spectrum disorder,...diagnosing autism allows for...diagnosis of autism to be made....to diagnose autism, many advocates...insurance coverage, special education,...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Blue Shield to Cover Autism Therapy
...(ABA) therapy for autism patients. This decision...faced when seeking autism treatment for their...so for members with autism. New legislation,...insurance policies to give coverage for behavior health...health treatment for autism and pervasive developmental...insurers to provide coverage such as ABA therapy...therapy to patients with autism who seek it prior...
Legal > Healthcare
Autism Coverage Bills
...rise of autism awareness...legislature for autism medical...medical coverage. Both Florida...have passed autism coverage...passed autism coverage bills for...children with autism. In Florida,...properly treat autism. Therapy...children with autism to lead...children with autism. While...to obtain autism coverage....obtain autism coverage. Previously,...children with autism from wealthier...pay for autism diagnosis...
News > Advocacy
Children with Disabilities Are Getting Stuck in Hospitals After Being Cleared for Discharge
...practice, called "social stays" or "hospital boarding," affects children with autism, complex medical needs, and psychiatric diagnoses who have nowhere safe...community placement options. Families can't access sufficient home health aide coverage. Group homes lack capacity. State care systems don't have training or resources...
Legal > Government Benefits
CMS Just Published the Rule That Defines Medicaid's 'Medically Frail' Exemption. Here's What Disability Families Need to Do Now.
...requirements rolling out in 2027. If you're enrolled in Medicaid expansion coverage and have a disability, this rule directly affects whether you'll need to...Includes cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, and physical impairments requiring assistive devices...
Lifestyle > Self-Care
Sensory Self-Care Tools for Adults with Autism
Weighted blankets, noise-canceling headphones, and fidget tools help autistic adults regulate emotions and manage sensory overload.
Lifestyle > Relationships
Online Gaming Communities as Social Connection for Autism
...reduced sensory input and clear communication norms. The format works with how they socialize, not against it. Why Gaming Works as a Social Space for Autism. Multiplayer games provide natural conversation structure. You're not managing open-ended small talk while reading facial expressions and navigating...
Lifestyle > Relationships
Social Stories for Autism: Writing Effective Relationship Scripts
Social stories help autistic children navigate relationships by describing situations with clear expectations and positive framing.
News > Advocacy
Minnesota Just Disenrolled 61% of Its Medicaid Disability Providers. Other States Are Running the Same Audit. Here's What Families Need to Do Now.
...Supports (ICS) for people with spinal cord injuries and disabilities. Matthew Barry's daughter was receiving full-time ABA therapy at Superior Steps, an autism treatment facility in Rochester. "We decided to enroll her full-time in ABA therapy, which was transformative for our family," Barry told the Post...
Lifestyle > Relationships
Teaching Theory of Mind to Children with Autism
Theory of mind can be taught through social stories, role-play, and explicit instruction that make perspective-taking visible and concrete.