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Blog Archive 2014

WAAA Commends Insurance Commissioner for Requiring Compensation for Mental Health Services

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 […]

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Faking Normal: You Can't Just Start Talking

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 […]

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What can be done to help parents of autistic adults?

  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 […]

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Understanding ABA: A workshop For Parents Oct. 11, 1-3pm

Information in this seminar is intended to help parents bridge the gap until ABA services are secured.  There will be an emphasis on how parents help their child using behavioral principles in the absence of, and until, ABA services are provided. Click here to register...  

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