Autism http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php The Blog of Stella Marie Podgornik en-US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Autism Rates Per State - updated http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/03/29/autism-rates-per-state-2008 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:19:00 +0000 stella News autism 231@http://www.stellamarie.com/ <p>Most children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are diagnosed around ages 3-4. &#160;Sometimes the diagnosis can be delayed, but almost all children are diagnosed by age 6. &#160;There is absolutely no scientific evidence that links autism and vaccines. &#160;Vaccinations are not the cause for the rise in ASD diagnosis. &#160;In fact the original study linking vaccines and autism has been retracted from the original medical journal that published it, and the doctor who has published the paper has been disbarred from medicine in the UK. &#160;The ABC news article stating this can be found here: &#160;<a title="ABC News Link About Autism and Vaccines" href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismNews/autism-vaccines-lancet-retracts-controversial-autism-paper/story?id=9730805#.T6J2Gu18DfA" target="_blank">ABC News</a></p> <p><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismNews/autism-vaccines-lancet-retracts-controversial-autism-paper/story?id=9730805#.T6J2Gu18DfA" target="_blank">http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismNews/autism-vaccines-lancet-retracts-controversial-autism-paper/story?id=9730805#.T6J2Gu18DfA</a></p> <p>The CDC released new information about the autism epidemic on March 29, 2012. &#160;Now 1 out of 88 children are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). &#160;This is up from 1 out of 110 children just a couple of years ago. &#160;We have a serious problem. &#160;Autism is the fastest growing childhood disorder to date.</p> <p>Autism Statistics 2000 - 2008</p> <p>2000 &#160;1/150</p> <p>2002 &#160; 1/150</p> <p>2004 &#160; 1/125</p> <p>2006 &#160; 1/110</p> <p>2008 &#160; 1/88</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p>I am updating the information with the new report. &#160;I left the information on the chart from 2006. The 2008 in the last column indicates the updated CDC data released March 29, 2012.</p> <p>I'm pulling this information from the CDC website on March 29, 2011. &#160;<br />CDC. Community Report From the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. &#160;2008.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/documents/ADDM-2012-Community-Report.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/documents/ADDM-2012-Community-Report.pdf</a></p> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="3" valign="top"> <p style="text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><strong><span style="color: #3d3d3d;">Public Schools 8-year-olds</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="text-autospace: none;">State</p> </td> <td valign="top"> <p style="text-align: center; text-autospace: none;">2006</p> </td> <td valign="top"> <p style="text-align: center; text-autospace: none;">2008</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Alabama</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/227</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/210</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Alaska</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/212</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Arizona</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/153</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/64</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Arkansas</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/224</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/95</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>California</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/128</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Colorado</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/273</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/85</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Connecticut</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/99</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>D.C.</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/178</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Delaware</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/160</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Florida</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/155</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/139</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Georgia</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/145</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/84</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Hawaii</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/206</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Idaho</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/185</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Illinois</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/158</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Indiana</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/106</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Iowa</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/718</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Kansas</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/219</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Kentucky</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/181</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Louisiana</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/295</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Maine</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/80</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Maryland</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/127</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/80</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Massachusetts</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/107</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Michigan</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/128</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Minnesota</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/67</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Mississippi</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/317</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Missouri</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/140</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/72</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Montana</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/233</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>N. Dakota</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/219</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><span style="color: #f90000;">National Avg</span></strong></p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #f90000;">1/110</span></strong></p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #f90000;">1/88</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Nebraska</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/168</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Nevada</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/124</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>New Hampshire</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/138</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>New Jersey</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/114</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/49</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>New Mexico</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/275</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>New York</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/151</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>North Carolina</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/140</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/70</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Ohio</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/158</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Oklahoma</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/309</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Oregon</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/77</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Pennsylvania</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/105</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/75</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Rhode Island</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/104</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>S. Carolina</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/217</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/90</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>S. Dakota</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/199</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Tennessee</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/205</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Texas</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/163</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>US &amp; Outlying</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/143</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Utah</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/175</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/47</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Vermont</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">No data</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">No data</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Virginia</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/127</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>W. Virginia</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/193</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Washington</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/159</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Wisconsin</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/120</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/129</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Wyoming</p> </td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">1/149</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <p style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #3d3d3d;">I found the 2006 information on <a href="http://www.fightingautism.org/idea/autism-state-rankings-prevalence.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0e58b4;">http://www.fightingautism.org/idea/autism-state-rankings-prevalence.php</span></a><span class="GramE"> .</span> I copied the information on June 24, 2010.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <p style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #3d3d3d;">The information with a 2008 next to it was copied from the CDC <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/documents/ADDM-2012-Community-Report.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0e58b4;">http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/documents/ADDM-2012-Community-Report.pdf</span></a>. I copied the information on March 29, 2012.</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><div class="sharethis_plugin sharethis_right"><span class="st_twitter_large" displayText="Tweet"></span><span class="st_facebook_large" displayText="Facebook"></span><span class="st_ybuzz_large" displayText="Yahoo! Buzz"></span><span class="st_gbuzz_large" displayText="Google Buzz"></span><span class="st_email_large" displayText="Email"></span><span class="st_sharethis_large" displayText="ShareThis"></span></div><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/03/29/autism-rates-per-state-2008">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> Most children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are diagnosed around ages 3-4. ?Sometimes the diagnosis can be delayed, but almost all children are diagnosed by age 6. ?There is absolutely no scientific evidence that links autism and vaccines. ?Vaccinations are not the cause for the rise in ASD diagnosis. ?In fact the original study linking vaccines and autism has been retracted from the original medical journal that published it, and the doctor who has published the paper has been disbarred from medicine in the UK. ?The ABC news article stating this can be found here: ?ABC News

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismNews/autism-vaccines-lancet-retracts-controversial-autism-paper/story?id=9730805#.T6J2Gu18DfA

The CDC released new information about the autism epidemic on March 29, 2012. ?Now 1 out of 88 children are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ?This is up from 1 out of 110 children just a couple of years ago. ?We have a serious problem. ?Autism is the fastest growing childhood disorder to date.

Autism Statistics 2000 - 2008

2000 ?1/150

2002 ? 1/150

2004 ? 1/125

2006 ? 1/110

2008 ? 1/88

?

I am updating the information with the new report. ?I left the information on the chart from 2006. The 2008 in the last column indicates the updated CDC data released March 29, 2012.

I'm pulling this information from the CDC website on March 29, 2011. ?
CDC. Community Report From the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. ?2008.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/documents/ADDM-2012-Community-Report.pdf

Public Schools 8-year-olds

State

2006

2008

Alabama

1/227

1/210

Alaska

1/212

Arizona

1/153

1/64

Arkansas

1/224

1/95

California

1/128

Colorado

1/273

1/85

Connecticut

1/99

D.C.

1/178

Delaware

1/160

Florida

1/155

1/139

Georgia

1/145

1/84

Hawaii

1/206

Idaho

1/185

Illinois

1/158

Indiana

1/106

Iowa

1/718

Kansas

1/219

Kentucky

1/181

Louisiana

1/295

Maine

1/80

Maryland

1/127

1/80

Massachusetts

1/107

Michigan

1/128

Minnesota

1/67

Mississippi

1/317

Missouri

1/140

1/72

Montana

1/233

N. Dakota

1/219

National Avg

1/110

1/88

Nebraska

1/168

Nevada

1/124

New Hampshire

1/138

New Jersey

1/114

1/49

New Mexico

1/275

New York

1/151

North Carolina

1/140

1/70

Ohio

1/158

Oklahoma

1/309

Oregon

1/77

Pennsylvania

1/105

1/75

Rhode Island

1/104

S. Carolina

1/217

1/90

S. Dakota

1/199

Tennessee

1/205

Texas

1/163

US & Outlying

1/143

Utah

1/175

1/47

Vermont

No data

No data

Virginia

1/127

W. Virginia

1/193

Washington

1/159

Wisconsin

1/120

1/129

Wyoming

1/149

I found the 2006 information on http://www.fightingautism.org/idea/autism-state-rankings-prevalence.php . I copied the information on June 24, 2010.

The information with a 2008 next to it was copied from the CDC http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/documents/ADDM-2012-Community-Report.pdf. I copied the information on March 29, 2012.

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]]> http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/03/29/autism-rates-per-state-2008#comments http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=231 College Living Experience - Seattle meeting March 14th http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/03/05/college-living-experience-seattle-meeting Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:47:00 +0000 stella information autism US 230@http://www.stellamarie.com/ <p>CLE is an organisation who helps students who need extra help adjusting to and successfully completing college. &#160;They are a wonderful new resource in Seattle. &#160;Although they specialize in kids on the Autism Sprectrum, they are a wonderful resource for all children.<br />CLE is hosting a resource event on Wednesday, March 14th at the Sanford Center for Educational Excellence. Here is &#160;a link to the RSVP website: <a title="CLE Seattle" href="/CLE is an organisation who helps students who need extra help adjusting to and successfully completing college. they are a wonderful new resource in Seattle. CLE is hosting a resource event on Wednesday, March 14th at the Sanford Center for Educational Excellence. Here is a link to the RSVP website: http:/events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=odybvaeab&amp;oeidk=a07e5nnwk3u7e881aa6" target="_blank">http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=odybvaeab&amp;oeidk=a07e5nnwk3u7e881aa6</a></p><div class="sharethis_plugin sharethis_right"><span class="st_twitter_large" displayText="Tweet"></span><span class="st_facebook_large" displayText="Facebook"></span><span class="st_ybuzz_large" displayText="Yahoo! Buzz"></span><span class="st_gbuzz_large" displayText="Google Buzz"></span><span class="st_email_large" displayText="Email"></span><span class="st_sharethis_large" displayText="ShareThis"></span></div><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/03/05/college-living-experience-seattle-meeting">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> CLE is an organisation who helps students who need extra help adjusting to and successfully completing college. ?They are a wonderful new resource in Seattle. ?Although they specialize in kids on the Autism Sprectrum, they are a wonderful resource for all children.
CLE is hosting a resource event on Wednesday, March 14th at the Sanford Center for Educational Excellence. Here is ?a link to the RSVP website: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=odybvaeab&oeidk=a07e5nnwk3u7e881aa6

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]]> http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/03/05/college-living-experience-seattle-meeting#comments http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=230 Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Dan Marino Starting a College for Developmentally Delayed http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/02/10/miami-dolphins-hall-of-famer Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0000 stella rave information autism US university 229@http://www.stellamarie.com/ <p>Yes, kids on the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) do have a disability, and yes some have a hard time making it on their own as adults. &#160;But not every child with an ASD is like that. &#160;Many are capable, willing, and wanting to go on to education after high school. &#160;Many also want to become productive adults with jobs that contribute to society. &#160;Many also want to get married, have kids, and get fully integrated socially with their neighborhoods. &#160;This is all possible, and Dan Marino is doing his part to give adults on the spectrum a hand up, not a hand out. &#160;Thank you Dan Marino!</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><a style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #016867; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" href="http://danmarinofoundation.org/portal/web/guest/dmf-vocational-campus" target="_blank">Dan Marino Foundation Vocational College</a></p> <p><a style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #016867; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" href="http://danmarinofoundation.org/portal/web/guest/dmf-vocational-campus" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.thephinsider.com/2012/2/8/2783770/miami-dolphins-legend-dan-marino-starting-college-for-developmentally">http://www.thephinsider.com/2012/2/8/2783770/miami-dolphins-legend-dan-marino-starting-college-for-developmentally</a></p><div class="sharethis_plugin sharethis_right"><span class="st_twitter_large" displayText="Tweet"></span><span class="st_facebook_large" displayText="Facebook"></span><span class="st_ybuzz_large" displayText="Yahoo! Buzz"></span><span class="st_gbuzz_large" displayText="Google Buzz"></span><span class="st_email_large" displayText="Email"></span><span class="st_sharethis_large" displayText="ShareThis"></span></div><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/02/10/miami-dolphins-hall-of-famer">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> Yes, kids on the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) do have a disability, and yes some have a hard time making it on their own as adults. ?But not every child with an ASD is like that. ?Many are capable, willing, and wanting to go on to education after high school. ?Many also want to become productive adults with jobs that contribute to society. ?Many also want to get married, have kids, and get fully integrated socially with their neighborhoods. ?This is all possible, and Dan Marino is doing his part to give adults on the spectrum a hand up, not a hand out. ?Thank you Dan Marino!

?

Dan Marino Foundation Vocational College

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]]> http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/02/10/miami-dolphins-hall-of-famer#comments http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=229 ABA-BCBA Registry in WA State http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/02/06/aba-bcba-registry-in-wa Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:42:00 +0000 stella autism US 228@http://www.stellamarie.com/ <p>WAA's updated ABA-BCBA registry is available online. Please send them your feedback on any ABA providers you're working with.</p> <p><a href="http://www.washingtonautismadvocacy.org/updates/insurance/bcba-registry/">http://www.washingtonautismadvocacy.org/updates/insurance/bcba-registry/</a></p><div class="sharethis_plugin sharethis_right"><span class="st_twitter_large" displayText="Tweet"></span><span class="st_facebook_large" displayText="Facebook"></span><span class="st_ybuzz_large" displayText="Yahoo! Buzz"></span><span class="st_gbuzz_large" displayText="Google Buzz"></span><span class="st_email_large" displayText="Email"></span><span class="st_sharethis_large" displayText="ShareThis"></span></div><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/02/06/aba-bcba-registry-in-wa">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> WAA's updated ABA-BCBA registry is available online. Please send them your feedback on any ABA providers you're working with.

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]]> http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2012/02/06/aba-bcba-registry-in-wa#comments http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=228 Mike's Run For Autism http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/10/04/mike-s-run-for-autism Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:59:00 +0000 stella fun autism 227@http://www.stellamarie.com/ <p>One of my Facebook friends, Mike Stuart, is raising money for autism through running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Ambitious about Autism on October 9th. He is one of the community managers for the Talk About Autism <a title="Talk About Autism" href="http://www.talkaboutautism.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a> and uses much of his time to help people and families with autism. &#160;I think he deserves my support. &#160;I've donated to his campaign and I think others should too. &#160;It's easy to give on the AboutGiving <a title="About Giving" href="http://www.justgiving.com/Mike-Stuart?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=newsfeed&amp;utm_content=Mike-Stuart&amp;utm_campaign=post-sponsor-facebook" target="_blank">website</a>. &#160;You can donate either by using a card or using Paypal. &#160;American, UK, and other donations are accepted.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><a title="http://www.justgiving.com/Mike-Stuart" href="http://www.justgiving.com/Mike-Stuart" target="_blank">http://www.justgiving.com/Mike-Stuart</a></p><div class="sharethis_plugin sharethis_right"><span class="st_twitter_large" displayText="Tweet"></span><span class="st_facebook_large" displayText="Facebook"></span><span class="st_ybuzz_large" displayText="Yahoo! Buzz"></span><span class="st_gbuzz_large" displayText="Google Buzz"></span><span class="st_email_large" displayText="Email"></span><span class="st_sharethis_large" displayText="ShareThis"></span></div><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/10/04/mike-s-run-for-autism">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> One of my Facebook friends, Mike Stuart, is raising money for autism through running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Ambitious about Autism on October 9th. He is one of the community managers for the Talk About Autism website and uses much of his time to help people and families with autism.  I think he deserves my support.  I've donated to his campaign and I think others should too.  It's easy to give on the AboutGiving website.  You can donate either by using a card or using Paypal.  American, UK, and other donations are accepted.

 

http://www.justgiving.com/Mike-Stuart

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]]> http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/10/04/mike-s-run-for-autism#comments http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=227 Help! Seminars For Parents http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/09/20/help-seminars-for-parents Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:10:00 +0000 stella autism UK 226@http://www.stellamarie.com/ <p>This is UK specific. The National Autism Society (NAS) is one of the main autism charities in the UK. Almost any type of information than can be found on autism in the UK can be found on their website. It's a great resource and there is a lot of information on their page. One of their services is providing information and advice to families of children and young people who are affected by autism. They are starting a new series of seminars aimed at disseminating information to the people who need it the most. More information can be found at <a href="http://www.autism.org.uk/en-gb/our-services/residential-community-and-social-support/parent-and-family-training-and-support/help-seminars/find-help-seminars-for-parents-carers.aspx" target="_blank"> Autism Seminars </a>. The classes are listed below.</p> <p>The contact information for all the classes is: help.programme (at) nas.org.uk, 07425 624 592 . Cost below is per 2 family members. &#160;Most classes are held during the day, 10am - 2pm, but please contact the appropriate people to ask for more information.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent&#160;Seminar</strong><br /> Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date 20th September 2011 <br /> Venue The Arthur Miller Stadium, Coal Hill Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS13 1PA<br /> Cost: &#163;30 <br /> Contact: 07425 624 592<br /> Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar</strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 20th September 2011 <br /> Venue: Lindow Tennis Club, Cumber Lane (off Gravel Lane), Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 6EF <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 21st September 2011 <br /> Venue: Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1PR <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 28th September 2011 <br /> Venue: Botcherby Community Centre, Victoria Road, Carlisle CA1 2UE <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Understanding Behaviour Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 29th September 2011 <br /> Venue: The Oval Centre, Salterbeck Drive, Workington CA14 5HA <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Teen Life Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 30th September 2011 <br /> Venue: Dorridge Village Hall, Grange Road, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8QA <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! First Steps (5-11 years) Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 5th October 2011 <br /> Venue: Handsworth Rugby Club, Birmingham Road, Walsall WS5 3JP <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 6th October 2011 <br /> Venue: Mancot Village Hall, Mancot, Flintshire CH5 2AH <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 11th October 2011 <br /> Venue: New Cottage Dance Centre and Function Suite, The Bridge, Ystrad Mynach CF82 7ED <br /> Cost: Free</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Teen Life Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 11th October 2011 <br /> Venue: New Cottage Dance Centre and Function Suite, The Bridge, Ystrad Mynach CF82 7ED <br /> Cost: Free</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 12th October 2011 <br /> Venue: Barrow Fire Station, Phoenix Road, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA14 2NS <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Teen Life Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 13th October 2011 <br /> Venue: Westmorland County Agricultural Society, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7NH <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 18th October 2011 <br /> Venue: Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 6AE <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 19th October 2011 <br /> Venue: YMCA, Mendalgief Road, Newport NP20 2HF</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 20th October 2011 <br /> Venue: Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road, Chiselden, Swindon SN4 0LS <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Teen Life Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 20th October 2011 <br /> Venue: NAS Earlybird Centre, Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3JT <br /> Cost: &#163;30</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>Bristol Parent Autism Support Programme (13 - 18 years) - Teenage Life </strong></p> <p>Provider: The National Autistic Society, NHS Bristol (formerly Bristol Primary Care Trust) <br /> Event Date: 9th November 2011, 16th November 2011, 23rd November 2011, 30th November 2011, 7th December 2011 <br /> Venue: Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS2 6XN <br /> Cost: Free of charge to parents/carers. Places need to be booked in advance.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! 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Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 17th November 2011 <br /> Venue: Conygre Hall, North Road, Bath BA2 0JG <br /> Cost: &#163;30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for &#163;50.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 17th November 2011 <br /> Venue: Hub Hazlewell, Vicarage Road, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7NH <br /> Cost: &#163;30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for &#163;50.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 18th November 2011 <br /> Venue: Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, Shropshire TF7 5QZ <br /> Cost: &#163;30 per two family members. 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Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 1st December 2011 <br /> Venue: The Ritz Building, 27-29, Causeway Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3AR <br /> Cost: &#163;30 per two family members.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! First Steps (5-11 years) Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 7th December 2011 <br /> Venue: The Cedars Inn, Bickington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 2HE <br /> Cost: &#163;30 per 2 family members. Places for Professionals also available for &#163;50.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 8th December 2011 <br /> Venue: Doddridge Centre, 109, St James Road, Northampton NN5 5LD <br /> Cost: &#163;30 per two family members. Places for Professionals also available for &#163;50.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar </strong></p> <p>Provider: help! Family Service Seminars <br /> Event Date: 8th December 2011 <br /> Venue: The All Healthy Living Centre, 68, Lonsdale Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 3SJ <br /> Cost: &#163;30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for &#163;50.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><strong>Bristol Parent Autism Support Programme (8 - 14 years) </strong></p> <p>Provider: The National Autistic Society, NHS Bristol (formerly Bristol Primary Care Trust) <br /> Event Date: 11th January 2012, 18th January 2012, 25th January 2012, 1st February 2012, 8th February 2012 <br /> Venue: Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN <br /> Cost: Free of charge to parents/carers. Places need to be booked in advance. <br /> Contact Address: Family Support Programme Officer Andrew Powell, Church House, Church Road, Filton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire BS34 7BD, tel: 07919 258823</p><div class="sharethis_plugin sharethis_right"><span class="st_twitter_large" displayText="Tweet"></span><span class="st_facebook_large" displayText="Facebook"></span><span class="st_ybuzz_large" displayText="Yahoo! Buzz"></span><span class="st_gbuzz_large" displayText="Google Buzz"></span><span class="st_email_large" displayText="Email"></span><span class="st_sharethis_large" displayText="ShareThis"></span></div><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/09/20/help-seminars-for-parents">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> This is UK specific. The National Autism Society (NAS) is one of the main autism charities in the UK. Almost any type of information than can be found on autism in the UK can be found on their website. It's a great resource and there is a lot of information on their page. One of their services is providing information and advice to families of children and young people who are affected by autism. They are starting a new series of seminars aimed at disseminating information to the people who need it the most. More information can be found at Autism Seminars . The classes are listed below.

The contact information for all the classes is: help.programme (at) nas.org.uk, 07425 624 592 . Cost below is per 2 family members.  Most classes are held during the day, 10am - 2pm, but please contact the appropriate people to ask for more information.

 

help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar
Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date 20th September 2011
Venue The Arthur Miller Stadium, Coal Hill Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS13 1PA
Cost: £30
Contact: 07425 624 592
Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm

 

help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 20th September 2011
Venue: Lindow Tennis Club, Cumber Lane (off Gravel Lane), Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 6EF
Cost: £30

 

help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 21st September 2011
Venue: Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1PR
Cost: £30

 

help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 28th September 2011
Venue: Botcherby Community Centre, Victoria Road, Carlisle CA1 2UE
Cost: £30

 

help! Understanding Behaviour Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 29th September 2011
Venue: The Oval Centre, Salterbeck Drive, Workington CA14 5HA
Cost: £30

 

help! Teen Life Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 30th September 2011
Venue: Dorridge Village Hall, Grange Road, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8QA
Cost: £30

 

help! First Steps (5-11 years) Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 5th October 2011
Venue: Handsworth Rugby Club, Birmingham Road, Walsall WS5 3JP
Cost: £30

 

help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 6th October 2011
Venue: Mancot Village Hall, Mancot, Flintshire CH5 2AH
Cost: £30

 

help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 11th October 2011
Venue: New Cottage Dance Centre and Function Suite, The Bridge, Ystrad Mynach CF82 7ED
Cost: Free

 

help! Teen Life Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 11th October 2011
Venue: New Cottage Dance Centre and Function Suite, The Bridge, Ystrad Mynach CF82 7ED
Cost: Free

 

help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 12th October 2011
Venue: Barrow Fire Station, Phoenix Road, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA14 2NS
Cost: £30

 

help! Teen Life Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 13th October 2011
Venue: Westmorland County Agricultural Society, Lane Farm, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7NH
Cost: £30

 

help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 18th October 2011
Venue: Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 6AE
Cost: £30

 

help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 19th October 2011
Venue: YMCA, Mendalgief Road, Newport NP20 2HF

 

help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 20th October 2011
Venue: Calley Memorial Hall, Draycott Road, Chiselden, Swindon SN4 0LS
Cost: £30

 

help! Teen Life Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 20th October 2011
Venue: NAS Earlybird Centre, Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3JT
Cost: £30

 

Bristol Parent Autism Support Programme (13 - 18 years) - Teenage Life

Provider: The National Autistic Society, NHS Bristol (formerly Bristol Primary Care Trust)
Event Date: 9th November 2011, 16th November 2011, 23rd November 2011, 30th November 2011, 7th December 2011
Venue: Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS2 6XN
Cost: Free of charge to parents/carers. Places need to be booked in advance.

 

help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 10th November 2011
Venue: Park Hall Autism Resource Centre, Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8TQ
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals also available for £50.

 

help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 10th November 2011
Venue: Woolwell Community and Resource Centre, Darklake Lane, Plymouth PL6 7TR
Cost: £30 per two familiy members. Places for Professionals are also available for £50.

 

help! Teen Life Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 16th November 2011
Venue: Brownsword Hall, Pummery Square, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3GW
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for £50.

 

help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 17th November 2011
Venue: Conygre Hall, North Road, Bath BA2 0JG
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for £50.

 

help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 17th November 2011
Venue: Hub Hazlewell, Vicarage Road, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7NH
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for £50.

 

help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 18th November 2011
Venue: Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, Shropshire TF7 5QZ
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals also available for £50.

 

help! First Steps (5-11 years) Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 23rd November 2011
Venue: Sale West Youth Centre, Newbury Avenue, Sale, Cheshire M33 4QW
Cost: £30 per two family members

 

help! Teen Life Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 25th November 2011
Venue: St Cuthberts Church Centre, Lytham Road, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3AR
Cost: £30 per two family members.

 

help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 30th November 2011
Venue: The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue, Leicester LE3 1LE
Cost: £30 per two family members.

 

help! Sensory Needs Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 1st December 2011
Venue: The Ritz Building, 27-29, Causeway Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3AR
Cost: £30 per two family members.

 

help! First Steps (5-11 years) Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 7th December 2011
Venue: The Cedars Inn, Bickington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 2HE
Cost: £30 per 2 family members. Places for Professionals also available for £50.

 

help! Common Toileting Difficulties Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 8th December 2011
Venue: Doddridge Centre, 109, St James Road, Northampton NN5 5LD
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals also available for £50.

 

help! Managing Anger Parent Seminar

Provider: help! Family Service Seminars
Event Date: 8th December 2011
Venue: The All Healthy Living Centre, 68, Lonsdale Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 3SJ
Cost: £30 per two family members. Places for Professionals are also available for £50.

 

Bristol Parent Autism Support Programme (8 - 14 years)

Provider: The National Autistic Society, NHS Bristol (formerly Bristol Primary Care Trust)
Event Date: 11th January 2012, 18th January 2012, 25th January 2012, 1st February 2012, 8th February 2012
Venue: Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN
Cost: Free of charge to parents/carers. Places need to be booked in advance.
Contact Address: Family Support Programme Officer Andrew Powell, Church House, Church Road, Filton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire BS34 7BD, tel: 07919 258823

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]]> http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/09/20/help-seminars-for-parents#comments http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=226 New Type of Posts http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/09/20/new-type-of-posts Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:52:00 +0000 stella Announcements [A] autism 225@http://www.stellamarie.com/ <p>The information in this blog changes periodically. I've been doing this blog for close to 10 years now, and while not a constant poster, I've been a steady one. The oldest posts are more personal, the middle posts are autism posts in the US and specifically the state of Washington, and all the newer posts will be in the UK and the US. At first I wanted to break it into 2 blogs, but autism info is usually pertinent irregardless of location, so one blog it stays in. I will create 2 new categories, UK and US if they are location dependent.</p><div class="sharethis_plugin sharethis_right"><span class="st_twitter_large" displayText="Tweet"></span><span class="st_facebook_large" displayText="Facebook"></span><span class="st_ybuzz_large" displayText="Yahoo! Buzz"></span><span class="st_gbuzz_large" displayText="Google Buzz"></span><span class="st_email_large" displayText="Email"></span><span class="st_sharethis_large" displayText="ShareThis"></span></div><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/09/20/new-type-of-posts">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> The information in this blog changes periodically. I've been doing this blog for close to 10 years now, and while not a constant poster, I've been a steady one. The oldest posts are more personal, the middle posts are autism posts in the US and specifically the state of Washington, and all the newer posts will be in the UK and the US. At first I wanted to break it into 2 blogs, but autism info is usually pertinent irregardless of location, so one blog it stays in. I will create 2 new categories, UK and US if they are location dependent.

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

]]> http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/09/20/new-type-of-posts#comments http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php?tempskin=_rss2&disp=comments&p=225 Licensed ABA therapists in Washington http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/06/09/licensed-aba-therapists-in-washington Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:50:00 +0000 stella News autism 223@http://www.stellamarie.com/ <p>This is an email I received. I will post their websites when I find them.</p> <p>In light of the recent court decision involving ABA: &#8220;[U]nder the Mental Health Parity Act [the Health Care Authority and the Public Employees Benefits Board] are required to cover medically necessary Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, as determined on an individualized basis, when provided by licensed providers.&#8221; as a Mental Health Professional, or employ BCBA's who are certified counselors,we need to hear from you at your earliest convenience(your certification &amp; best contact information). </p> <p>The following 10 BCBA's have already been identified as having the appropriate credentials for the licensed category, </p> <p>Dr. Eric Boelter-BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist <br /> Eileen Chew-BCBA- <br /> Danielle Dolezal-BCBA-D- <br /> Ann Douvier-BCBA- Lisensed Speech and Language Pathologist <br /> Elizabeth Grevey-BCBA-D- <br /> Noa Hannah-BCBA-D- Lisensed Speech and Language Pathologist <br /> Craig Jensen- BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist <br /> Fredrick Kemp-BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist <br /> Allison Lowy Apple-BCBA-D- <br /> Kathleen Prosch-Jensen-BCBA-D- </p> <p>According to the HealthCare Authority of WA, there are a minimum of 3025 children, adolescents and adults that will be included in this decision. Time is of essence for us to identify as many BCBA's as possible for the thousands of children who are now eligible for insurance coverage of ABA. Thank you in advance for your timely reply.</p> <p>Please contact Arzu Forough with information about other ABA licensed therapists.</p> <p>Email: Arzu (at) WAshingtonAutismAdvocacy.org<br /> Url: <a href="http://washingtonautismadvocacy.org">http://washingtonautismadvocacy.org</a></p><div class="sharethis_plugin sharethis_right"><span class="st_twitter_large" displayText="Tweet"></span><span class="st_facebook_large" displayText="Facebook"></span><span class="st_ybuzz_large" displayText="Yahoo! Buzz"></span><span class="st_gbuzz_large" displayText="Google Buzz"></span><span class="st_email_large" displayText="Email"></span><span class="st_sharethis_large" displayText="ShareThis"></span></div><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2011/06/09/licensed-aba-therapists-in-washington">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> This is an email I received. I will post their websites when I find them.

In light of the recent court decision involving ABA: “[U]nder the Mental Health Parity Act [the Health Care Authority and the Public Employees Benefits Board] are required to cover medically necessary Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, as determined on an individualized basis, when provided by licensed providers.” as a Mental Health Professional, or employ BCBA's who are certified counselors,we need to hear from you at your earliest convenience(your certification & best contact information).

The following 10 BCBA's have already been identified as having the appropriate credentials for the licensed category,

Dr. Eric Boelter-BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist
Eileen Chew-BCBA-
Danielle Dolezal-BCBA-D-
Ann Douvier-BCBA- Lisensed Speech and Language Pathologist
Elizabeth Grevey-BCBA-D-
Noa Hannah-BCBA-D- Lisensed Speech and Language Pathologist
Craig Jensen- BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist
Fredrick Kemp-BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist
Allison Lowy Apple-BCBA-D-
Kathleen Prosch-Jensen-BCBA-D-

According to the HealthCare Authority of WA, there are a minimum of 3025 children, adolescents and adults that will be included in this decision. Time is of essence for us to identify as many BCBA's as possible for the thousands of children who are now eligible for insurance coverage of ABA. Thank you in advance for your timely reply.

Please contact Arzu Forough with information about other ABA licensed therapists.

Email: Arzu (at) WAshingtonAutismAdvocacy.org
Url: http://washingtonautismadvocacy.org

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