Autism Oregon

The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) distributed 2 new reports on autism: Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Identification and Evaluation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The reports cover treatment options and urge early identification through 2 early screenings from medical doctors at 18 and 24 months. According to the AAP press release, the first report covers:

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Story. A very concise article and sound podcast on NPR depicting the effectiveness yet reluctance by insurance companies to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA). The family sued the state to cover ABA under insurance.

But despite the potential of the treatment, the insurance company said they would not cover the costs.

They won - twice:

From Beaverton Times: Arin's House, a teen center, has found an ideal roommate in a longtime friend. The nonprofit teen center is moving in with Project PACE (Parent and Child Enrichment), a Beaverton organization that specializes in working with children with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

(located this on the web. Please check the Autism Speaks website for specific application/proposal information) Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants Proposal deadline October 12, 2007. http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/fsdb/grants.php

An interesting story on Bridgeway House's desire to expand across Oregon. Of interest is the fact that they actually want to serve Oregon, not the state of Portland:

The center started in Eugene five years ago, opened another center in Baker and has set up administrative headquarters in Talent while it looks for a local home, said its president for Southern Oregon, Janel Salazar.

And look! They support behavioral services:

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Hello from the Grassroots Oregon Bulletin. The GO! Bulletin is a great source for updates on issues, events and activities related to people with developmental disabilities. You are receiving this GO! Bulletin as a member of The Oregon Network , a collaborative effort of the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Oregon DD Coalition.

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DD Coalition Activities in the Legislative Session Overview
Budget Highlights
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http://www.bridgewayhouse.org/ PLEASE COME IN OR CALL TO REGISTER ON 9/6 OR 9/8 after 10:00 a.m. Bridgeway House 708 West 10th Ave. Eugene, Or 97402 (541) 345-0805 http://www.bridgewayhouse.org/ Schedule of classes (not all classes are staring the week of the 10th) Complete schedule of classes will be in the newsletter coming out next week. Monday Toddler play group 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Begins on 9/10 Aileen Speight Social Girls Group 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Begins on 9/10 Ages 8 yrs. to 11 yrs Aileen Speight Teen Boys group 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Begins on 9/17

Press Release For Immediate Release Bridgeway House will open in Southern Oregon Serving people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Talent OR, August 30, 2007: Bridgeway House of Southern Oregon (BWH-SO) will open an autism center in Southern Oregon, announced by Executive Director, Frank Liva and President, Janel Salazar. Modeled after Bridgeway House in Eugene OR, BWH-SO will offer comprehensive therapy and support services to children and adults affected by an autism spectrum disorder.

A request from Bill Lynch, Executive Director of the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities who does not feel children with autism should receive services in Applied Behavior Analysis: Dear Friend, The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the University of Oregon would like your feedback regarding planned activities in human services for a 5-year grant application that will be prepared later this fall. There are three /fast/ surveys that ask for your top priorities in three areas. You may respond to as many of the surveys as you would like.