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BRANDIE KURTZ OF WRENS, GEORGIA, SAID HER SON WYLIE JAMES PRESCOTT HAD TO WAIT MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER HIS AUTISM DIAGNOSIS TO BEGIN BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, EVEN THOUGH RESEARCH SHOWS EARLY TREATMENT OF AUTISM CAN BE CRUCIAL FOR CHILDREN’S LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT./BRANDIE KURTZ/KHN

Delays For Autism Patients Grew Longer During The Pandemic

Some children wait more than a year after diagnosis to begin behavioral therapy, but research shows early treatment can be crucial.

Mar 30, 2022

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Alex sits between his parents, Pham and David Roodman. On display behind them is an origami hat made by Alex; it’s one of the complex sculptures he enjoys creating./ALYSSA SCHUKAR FOR KHN

This Doctor Thought She Could Navigate US Health Care. Then Her Autistic Son Needed Help.

Despite improvements in screening, new therapies, and burgeoning specialty clinics for people with autism, the health care system is still failing millions of Americans from the time they are children, experts and advocates say.

Feb 15, 2022

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PAUL TERDAL MAKES A PRESENTATION TO THE AUTISM LAW SUMMIT IN 2018./COURTESY OF PAUL TERDAL/OPB

Meet The Father Trying To Help A Generation Of Oregonians With Autism

Sep 9, 2021

Portland Think Tank Introduces New Approach to Decrease Childhood Illness

Nutrition, decreased environmental hazards key to preventing miscarriages, cancer, think tank says.

Mar 31, 2015

Autism Advocates Optimistic Insurance Division Will Assist with Older Claims

A bulletin issued last week from Insurance Commissioner Laura Cali made clear that insurance companies have to pay for applied behavior analysis treatment, but only back to the date of a class-action ruling in August.

Nov 20, 2014

Study identifies new genetic risk factors for autism

A new study published online today in the journal Nature identifies 27 genes that, if mutated, will either cause autism or contribute to its risk. The study is the most comprehensive look at the genomes of parents and children where one child is affected by autism.

Oct 29, 2014

Internal Memo Grants Autism Coverage to Providence Employees

Separately, proposed rules from the Insurance Division on Friday to make insurance companies comply with the recent court decision against Providence forces insurers to pay for claims back to 2008 and lifts a 25-hour cap on coverage for applied behavior analysis.

Sep 12, 2014

Press Release: Sen. Bates Applauds Autism Community for Victory in Providence Case

Sep 3, 2014

Providence Employees Unsure if Judge’s Autism Ruling Applies to Their Kids

Earlier this month, federal district Judge Michael H. Simon ordered Providence Health Plan to cover applied behavior analysis on plans it sells in the Oregon insurance market, but Providence may not be bound to his ruling for its own employees, who are covered by a self-insured plan exempt from state laws. At least one mother wonders if her daughter will get the treatment she’s been prescribed.

Aug 28, 2014

PEBB Approves ABA Therapy for Autistic Children

Its decision follows a ruling by the state’s insurance commissioner requiring all insurers to cover such treatment.

Aug 20, 2014