State autism profiles updated
by Denise
Our 2010 State Autism Profiles (Autism Services in the 50 States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) have been updated with new information through the just-completed state legislative sessions. This state-of-the-states report on autism services is a comprehensive and objective resource on how the fifty states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico are responding to the needs of individuals living with autism spectrum disorders, including the now 23 states that have passed autism insurance legislation.
In this iteration, look for more information on state Medicaid waivers covering services to individuals with autism as well as 2008-2009 data from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) state child count.
The profiles offer information on the following categories:
- demographics
- state task force
- state insurance coverage
- Medicaid, if an autism-specific waiver is available or application pending
- education and, if applicable, education programs and activities
- other state resources, if applicable
- state legislative calendars
- sponsors of autism legislation
This information is helpful to parents and other advocates when it comes to supporting autism services in your state or when writing grants and preparing for the 2011 state legislative sessions.