Reaching Milestones

Tag: language

  • “Be the Change” – VERY EXCITING UPDATE!

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    Bryan Foster
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    Submitted by: Beth Vaughan The ABA community received great news last week! The NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) Report included the directive for TRICARE to roll back ABA reimbursement rates to their level on March 31, 2016 upon the date of enactment of the NDAA Conference Report (when the President signs the Bill into law)…

  • Autism Screening: What You Need To Know

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    Bryan Foster
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    The prevalence of autism is growing, making screening tools to determine where a child falls on the autistic spectrum more important than ever. It is now recommended that all children receive autism screening. There are varying levels of screening, including initial screening and in-depth testing. Here is what you need to know about the available…

  • Jacob’s Story – Effective Autism Treatment

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    Meet Jacob: He is a 3 yr old boy diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is mostly non-verbal, with a limited verbal repertoire consisting of approximately 80 words. Jacob takes psychotropic medications to control his self-injurious behavior and his physical aggression towards his parents. Jacob’s parents report bath times are physically and emotionally exhausting because…