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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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Autism and Health: A Special Report by Autism Speaks

WEBIn 2017, Autism Speaks issued the first in a series of annual, in-depth reports on special topics in autism – Autism and Health: Advances in Understanding and …

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New insights into the sexual health and activity of autistic adults …

WEBNew research published this autumn in Autism Research, the official journal of the International Society of Autism Research, reveals significant differences in sexual …

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Autism Speaks launches Autism Care Network to improve autism …

WEBAutism Speaks announces the launch of the Autism Care Network, the first and only learning health network of its kind focused on bringing better autism care to …

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Autism study finds high rates of unmet healthcare needs; suggests

WEBimage courtesy Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. A new analysis of the National Survey of Children’s Health finds that nearly a …

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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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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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Autism and the transition to adult healthcare Autism Speaks

WEBWe look forward to the day when we have Autism Centers of Excellence for adult healthcare modeled after the ACNet’s pediatric care centers. Until then, our clinicians …

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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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Finding Your Community Autism Speaks

WEBFinding your community is known to contribute to an increase in happiness, improved health and a better quality of life. Check out this list of online peer groups, parent …

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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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Marketplace Health Insurance Autism Speaks

WEBFor questions about the Marketplaces or how coverage will work in your state, visit healthcare.gov or call the 24/7 hotline at 1-800-318-2596. For additional options, such …

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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 …

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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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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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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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Why we care about Autism CARES Autism Speaks

WEBThe Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act (Autism CARES) is the primary source of federal funding for autism research, …

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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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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 …

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