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Greetings!
We hope 2013 is off to a great start - the weather is bringing us all some new challenges and yet Spring feels right around the corner! We hope you find this information and these articles helpful.
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Extension of Autism Insurance Mandate in California
Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg has introduced a bill (S-126) to extend California's autism insurance reform law another five years to July 2019. The current law, which Steinberg also sponsored, stops taking effect July 1, 2014. Read More...
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Autism Speaks Hosts World's First Autism Investment Conference
Autism Speaks hosted the world's first conference focused entirely on investment and product development in the field of autism services and therapies. The one-day conference brought together more than a hundred attendees, including investors, business executives, entrepreneurs and product developers.....Read More
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For Kids with Autism, Food Can Be a Fight
Children with autism spectrum disorders are five times more likely to have issues with eating, including tantrums at meals and extreme pickiness... Read the entire article here
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New Guidelines for Genetic Testing in Children
The decision to perform genetic testing on children should focus on the child's best interest, while also considering implications for family members... Read the entire article.
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Sports Are A Civil Right For Disabled
Breaking new ground, the U.S. Education Department is telling schools they must include students with disabilities in sports programs or provide equal alternative options. The directive, reminiscent of the Title IX expansion of athletic opportunities for women, could bring sweeping changes to school budgets and locker rooms for years to come. Read More....
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There is more evidence that a minority of autistic children may eventually overcome their developmental issues, but experts caution that such recovery is rare....Read More
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Great Resource: The New Social Story Book, Revised and Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition
This 10th Anniversary edition now features over 25 additional Social Stories, groundbreaking new strategies for creating custom stories, and a modern design complete with full-color photos. See More Recommended Books Here |
Save the Date! April 2nd is Light It Up Blue!
How will you mark the date? Please tell us your plans and post your photos to our Facebook wall. Big or small, the impact is great. Make the pledge here! |
Thank you for taking time to read the Behavior Frontiers newsletter. We are dedicated to bringing you the most up to date information in the field of ABA therapy. Whether you are a parent in need of services for your child or a professional dedicated to improving the lives of children with autism and other special needs, we look forward to working with you! Please give us a call or send us an email with any questions, comments, suggestions or needs you may have. For more information please contact Helen Mader, Behavior Frontiers' Executive Director at:
Phone: 310-856-0800
Fax: 310-324-3134
Behavior Frontiers is contracted with various health insurance plans, school districts, and regional centers. If you have any questions about our service locations, call our main toll free number at 1-888-922-2843 or visit us at behaviorfrontiers.com |
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