http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/ en dyost@wcmh.com Copyright 2012 2012-12-05T22:16:07+00:00 http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/comments/bills_would_require_insurance_companies_to_cover_autism-related_expenses/ http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/bills_would_require_insurance_companies_to_cover_autism-related_expenses/#When:21:16:07Z Legislation to require that insurance companies cover autism-related expenses is gaining momentum at the Ohio Statehouse. 2012-12-05T21:16:07+00:00 http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/comments/great_resource_for_families/ http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/great_resource_for_families/#When:19:48:12Z This website does a great job providing information to parents about autism and treatments in a way that makes it easier for us parents to understand.  You can sign up and see forums going on around specific topics.  I love the references to research articles as well.  Enjoy! 2012-10-11T19:48:12+00:00 http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/comments/new_public_policy_report_of_issues_effecting_individuals_with_an_autism_spe/ http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/new_public_policy_report_of_issues_effecting_individuals_with_an_autism_spe/#When:19:13:46Z Marla Root and Barb Yavorcik are Co-Chairs of the Public Policy Committee for the Autism Society of Ohio and are very committed to brining awareness to the needs of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.  We hope you find our public policy statement document useful and we are always looking to hear fromindividuals, families, and professionals to assure that we are addressing all needs of these individuals and their families. 2012-10-11T19:13:46+00:00 http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/comments/new_autism_parity_langauge_introduced_in_ohio_house_and_senate_on_octo/ http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/new_autism_parity_langauge_introduced_in_ohio_house_and_senate_on_octo/#When:19:02:48Z Yesterday, a new bill that adds Pervasive Developmental Disorders, the group of disorders that includes the autism spectrum, into mental health insurance parity law was introduced into the Ohio Senate and House. Autism Speaks and the Autism Society Ohio Chapters are very busy in Ohio to help families have access to funding behavioral interventions for their loved ones.  The bill language will soon be posted on the Autism Society of Ohio webpage http://www.autismohio.org/. Please note the underlined language is the added language for treatment services for autism. The bills intent is to provide individuals with an autism spectrum disorder access to ABA or applied behavior analysis which is a behavioral health treatment.  This bill does not have a bill number attached to it yet. Please contact your legislators and send them this language.  Thank them if they are a co-sponsor and if not ask them to support and co-sponsor the bill.  Share your family’s story or share your experience working with individuals with autism.  To locate your legislators please go to http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/.  Please give them a quick email or call. We need as much noise as we can! 2012-10-11T19:02:48+00:00 http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/comments/two_state_departments_consolidate/ http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/two_state_departments_consolidate/#When:18:50:02Z Individuals with autism spectrum disorders may access counseling, psychiatric and psychology services from local community mental health centers 2012-10-11T18:50:02+00:00 http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/comments/up_all_night_for_autism/ http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/up_all_night_for_autism/#When:16:35:22Z Join the Autism Society of Ohio on Saturday November 10, 2012 for an old fashion lock-in with live bands, DJ and karaoke, food, funs and games. This 21+ afterparty will be held at Dave and Buster’s Hilliard from 11:59 p.m. and runs till 4 a.m. Sunday. 2012-10-10T16:35:22+00:00 http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/comments/stay_up_all_night_for_autism/ http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/stay_up_all_night_for_autism/#When:23:34:34Z Join the Autism Society of Ohio for an old fashion lock-in with live bands, DJ and karaoke, food, funs and games. This 21+ afterparty will be held at Dave and Buster’s Hilliard from 11:59pm and runs till 4:00am Sunday morning. 2012-10-09T23:34:34+00:00 http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/comments/medication_and_autism_what_are_the_options_and_choices/ http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/medication_and_autism_what_are_the_options_and_choices/#When:15:15:44Z If you have questions regarding medication options and medication management for children with autism, please plan to attend this presentation. 2012-10-09T15:15:44+00:00 http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/comments/ocalicon_celebrating_possibility/ http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/ocalicon_celebrating_possibility/#When:14:59:03Z Don’t miss Celebrating Possibility, a free reception for all touched by autism and disabilities! 2012-10-09T14:59:03+00:00 http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/comments/new_ohio_autism_recommendations_2012_released/ http://www.wcmhblogs.com/autism/new_ohio_autism_recommendations_2012_released/#When:15:37:46Z The Advisory Board for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) is pleased to announce the release of the Ohio Autism Recommendations. Based on research and feedback from parents and families across Ohio, the new recommendations focus on early identification and diagnosis, skill development and support, and sustained services for future success. 2012-10-08T15:37:46+00:00