FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2015 Autism Alliance Applauds King County Settlement Extending Critical Medical Coverage REDMOND–King County has agreed to settle litigation alleging that the county has illegally denied medically-necessary neurodevelopmental therapies (NDT) to children struggling with autism and other disorders. NDT combines occupational, physical and speech treatments and are considered effective for a […]

For More Information Contact: Doug Porter, Director, HCA 360-725-1040 Eleanor Hamburger or Rick Spoonemore, Sirianni Youtz Spoonemore: 206-223-0303   Public Employees Enrolled in the Uniform Medical Plan Will Receive Coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Partial Settlement Provides for Coverage of Behavioral Therapy for Autism   Seattle, WA – The Washington State Health Care Authority […]

Enhanced Behavior Support Homes (EBSH): A New Support Tier for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Significant Challenging Behaviors Background: Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has a stated commitment to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders (IDD) to live in the community. For those with significant behavioral challenges, there are frequently no appropriate placements available. […]