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Oregon Insurance Industry Pushes Back on Autism Coverage

June 17, 2013 by admin

Another call to action for autism insurance coverage in Oregon from Paul Terdal:

Contents:
• Update on SB365 – Insurers want a subsidy; threaten to sue Oregon if it enforces existing law
• ACTION #1: Call Governor Kitzhaber
• ACTION #2: Send an E-mail to Governor Kitzhaber
• ACTION #3: Send an E-mail the Ways and Means committee

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Oregon Autism Insurance Coverage Hearing 6/12

June 12, 2013 by admin

From Paul:

SB365 Hearing – Wednesday, 6/12/2013

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  • Politics & Legislation
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Oregon Parents Still Struggle to Get ABA Coverage

June 9, 2013 by admin

OPB's news article covers parents that are still struggling to get insurance coverage for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) despite two state laws that require the coverage.

http://www.opb.org/news/series/vitalsigns/parents-fight-to-get-new-autis...

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  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
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Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders

June 9, 2013 by admin

The Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders (OCASD) has released an update on grants that will be given to organization that can provide basic autism training, employment counselors, assessments, transition training, and alternative pathways.

OREGON COMMISSION ON AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
Commission Update Vol. 1 2013

What is the Commission Update?

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Science of Autism Seminar

April 30, 2013 by admin

Event Date: 

05/07/13

City: 

Eugene

State: 

42

The Science of Autism with Dr. Eric Fombonne, MD
Professor of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University, Director of Autism Research at the Institute for Developmental Disabilities and Child Development & Rehabilitation Center
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 • 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
Join the University of Oregon’s College of Education and the UO Alumni Association for an informative, engaging and interactive evening as we explore the science of autism.

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FREE Autism Parent Training Workshops

April 23, 2013 by PSUautism

Event Date: 

05/18/12

City: 

Portland

State: 

42

Since October 27, 2012 Portland State University’s Autism Training and Research Center (ATRC) has been offering a series of free Parent Education Workshops aimed at parents of young children (birth to age 8) with autism. We focus on behavioral independence, building communication, and fostering independence in daily routines
Below is a link to our website, which contains additional details, as well as a link to register to attend.

http://www.autismstudy.pdx.edu/resources/parent-workshops.php

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Portland Autism Awareness Walkathan

April 17, 2013 by admin

Event Date: 

04/21/13

City: 

Portland

State: 

42

11th ANNUAL AUTISM WALK-A-THON
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013

Oaks Amusement Park in SE Portland

Event starts at 9 a.m. ~ Walk (1/2 mile) begins at 10:45 a.m. ~ Rides open at 12 noon

* Raffles * Face Painters *
* Magicians * Crafts * Tots Obstacle Course *
* Gluten-Free Food Samples * Community Resource Tables *
* 501st Legion of Stormtroopers in authentic Star Wars costumes!

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Oregon Legislative Bill to Take Away Religious Exemption for Vaccinations

March 15, 2013 by admin

Oregon Senate Bill 132 appears to be put forth by the Senate Interim Committee on Health Care, Human Services and Rural Health Policy for Children First for Oregon.

It notes:

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Genetic Test for Autism

February 24, 2013 by admin

Lineagan Labs has a $5000 genetic test that may help diagnose autism.

http://fox13now.com/2013/02/24/new-genetic-test-may-improve-autism-diagn...

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Paul Terdal Continues Fight for ABA Insurance Coverage

January 12, 2013 by admin

See excellent article at:

http://www.opb.org/news/article/parents-fight-to-get-new-autism-treatmen...

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  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
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