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Father Sues Doctors Over 'Fraudulent' Autism Therapy
ABC News
The group advocates a number of autism treatments discredited by mainstream doctors. As of press time, the directors had not replied to an e-mail seeking ...

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HOUSE DENIES INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TREATMENT OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Brookneal Union Star
Senator Howell's bill would have required insurance companies in Virginia to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autistic children between two and six ...

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New outlooks on autism
Elk Grove Citizen
There are many types of treatment for expected autism. Most are still in the formative stage, since the problem has come to attention or at least named ...

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Autism bill awaiting vote
Topeka Capital Journal
Amid technical and political questions, a bill that eventually could require that coverage of autism treatments be included in all ...




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Autism through the lifespan #1: Diagnosis Autism
WHYY
Experts say an ideal diagnosis should occur before age 3 and treatments, such as language and behavioral interventions should begin immediately afterwards. ...

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Doctors sued over 'dangerous' autism treatment
Chicago Tribune
James Coman and his son were featured last year in "Dubious Medicine," a Tribune series that examined risky, unproven treatments for autism based on ...
Father Files Suit Over Alternative Autism TreatmentDisability Scoop
David Whelan is a staff writer at ForbesForbes (blog)
Parent of Chicago boy files lawsuit over controversial autism therapyExaminer.com

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Roanoke Times

Va. panel kills autism treatment coverage mandate
BusinessWeek
Legislation that would have required many Virginia employee health care plans to cover a treatment for autistic children died Tuesday under ...
Mandated Insurance Coverage of Autism ProposedMichigan Policy Network
Virginia House Panel Nixes Health Insurance for AutismeMaxHealth
Changes in Coverage: Autism legislation passes Missouri HouseDaily Dunklin Democrat

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A Special Announcement from the National Autism Association
Age of Autism (blog)
... one of the largest autism nonprofits in the country today and a leader in advocating for children s rights, resources, research, therapy and treatments. ...

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The inconsistent rhetoric of Blue Cross
The Carrboro Citizen
... committee to oppose legislation that would require insurance companies to cover more comprehensive treatments and therapies for children with autism. ...




Autism would be covered by bill
Topeka Capital Journal
Marlee Carpenter, executive director of Kansas Association of Health Plans, said mandating coverage of autism treatments could increase costs but expressed ...


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