Blog Archive 2014

REDMOND—Insurance Commissioner Mike Kriedler announced that all insurance companies in the state that had denied mental health coverage under blanket exclusions since 2006 would be required to reevaluate these claims. Commissioner Krielder set a March 1, 2015 deadline for all insurers to notify affected policyholders of their rights under O.S.T. v. Regence BlueShield in which […]

This month we are pleased to introduce J, an adult with Autism, who has offered to share her thoughts, advice and inspirations.  In writing her series Faking Normal, J.’s goal is to help people understand what it’s like to be someone on the Autism spectrum, and to offer hope to others with Autism and their […]

  The picture you probably have in your mind of autism is that of a child. But autism is almost always — if not always — a condition that lasts for life. We are the parents of a 22-year-old young man with autism. He barely recognizes our presence, but clearly knows us better than most […]

Our quarterly Spectrum Respite & Recreation further strengthens families with teens & tweens with autism by giving the parents or caregivers a much-needed break. A dynamic group of volunteers bring supported recreational programming to youth tweens and teens with autism in a safe and calm environment. Behavioral health staff oversee trained volunteers who are closely […]