Autism Advocate – Quarterly Publication of the Autism Society

The Autism Society has a quarterly publication called the Autism Advocate. The topics covered in this publication include education, environmental health, therapies and interventions, adult issues, Autism Society news, personal perspectives of families and individuals living with autism, and tips from parents and professionals. To get access to this publication, you need to be an [...]

Tuesdays at the Capitol

The best way to initiate change at a systemic level is to speak directly to our elected officials and let them know the opinions of their constituents (we the people). If we clearly communicate to them what matters to us, why and what we’d like to see changed, then they are more likely to take [...]

Virginia House of Representatives Rejects Autism Bill

In an unfortunate ruling in the Virginia House Commerce and Labor subcommittee, a bill which would have required insurance companies to cover ABA treatment for children with autism was tabled. Virginia is among 35 other states in the US that have not passed an autism insurance bill.
The stated reason for tabling the bill was [...]

Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act

Recently, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) and the Alliance to Prevent Restraint, Aversive Interventions and Seclusion (APRAIS) requested action on the part of the nation to show support for the bill titled “Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act” (H.R. 4247, S. 2860) by calling their congressional representatives. While this effort was requested for [...]

New Jersey – New Legislation for Adults with Autism

Today in New Jersey, the Senate committee approved two bills which will affect adults with Autism. The first is an anti-discrimination bill aimed at ensuring adults with autism and other related disabilities are provided equal access to housing, employment and public accommodations. The second is a bill which will allow people over age 18 to [...]