The 6th Annual Autism Law Summit, dedicated to the passage, implementation and enforcement of meaningful autism insurance reform across the nation convened last week at the University of Utah’s Susan J. Quinney School of Law. Lorri Unumb, Autism Speaks VP of State Government Affairs, facilitated the Summit, as she has for the past six years. […]

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 […]

Medicaid Administration has settled a lawsuit over coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, also known as ABA, for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.  ABA services for children 20 years of age and younger will be a new Medicaid-covered service starting January 1, 2013.  Plan to attend this important workshop to see how this coverage […]

Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy (WAAA) is teaming up with Skymania to bring Tumble to Autism to children who don't ordinarily have access to community based, inclusive exercise & recreation programs.  Trained staff and volunteers will be there to assist the children enjoy healthy exercise, many for the first time ever. This 30,000 square foot facility […]