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Yesterday, over 50 families, ABA therapists, and allies gathered outside the Indiana Governor’s Residence to ask Governor Holcomb to stop proposed cuts to Autism services. Thousands of Indiana families rely on ABA therapy to help their children with autism learn important life skills and live more independent, fulfilled lives. arents emphasized the life-long impact…
Hoosier families across Indiana are continuing to urge Governor Holcomb to reconsider the FSSA’s proposed cuts to autism services following the release of their public appeal asking the Governor to set a higher reimbursement rate to avoid the loss of essential, life altering care for thousands of children receiving autism services. Moms Take to Airwaves…
“Governor Holcomb is our last hope for stopping cuts, saving my family, and protecting access to the services my child relies on.” INDIANAPOLIS, IN — This week, the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration’s Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) announced a proposal to significantly cut Medicaid reimbursement rates for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy….
Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition is featuring Anderson, Indiana resident Taylor Stinefield’s story about raising her 5-year-old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how center-based ABA therapy has become an indispensable resource for her family. Taylor’s Story Taylor’s son started demonstrating signs of autism around his second birthday. “It was suggested that I…
This week, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition is delighted to feature Natasha Navas from Westfield, Indiana. She is a mother of a 6-year-old with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who was inspired to begin a career as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy after seeing her son’s dramatic improvement. Natasha’s…
With the summer season in full swing, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition is excited to feature Kate Miller, a mother of two who founded a community organization to provide lifechanging access to sensory and communication tools for children with autism. Kate’s Story In 2017, Kate’s oldest son began exhibiting signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder…
This week, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition is proud to highlight Angie Schlueter, a mother from Marion, Indiana, who channeled her experience in raising a son with Autism into founding a local nonprofit, All Along the Spectrum to advocate for improved access to and state funding for ABA therapy. Angie’s Story Nine years ago,…
As the Holcomb administration reviews the reimbursement rate for ABA therapy, anxiety is running high among parents and providers. This week, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition highlights Jennifer Terrell, a grandmother from Darlington, Indiana, who has a 3-year-old granddaughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Jennifer’s Story Jennifer’s granddaughter first showed signs of ASD at…
Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition’s Family Friday spotlight is Amber Redinger from Elkhart, Indiana. Amber’s son was six years old when he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Amber’s Story Similar to many parents of children with autism, Amber had a challenging path to her son receiving an autism diagnosis. Like so…
There are strong concerns from families and providers of autism therapy that the Holcomb administration is considering a substantial funding cut for Medicaid reimbursement of ABA therapy. ABA therapy is the most scientifically backed therapy for autism. There are concerns that Indiana regulators may call into question the efficacy of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy…
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