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Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition’s Family Friday spotlight is Shaunna Thompson, a mother from Mishawaka, Indiana, who has a 2-year-old daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Shaunna’s Story When Shaunna’s daughter was diagnosed with autism at the age of two years old, she knew she had to find a way to help her….

Indiana is a national leader in autism care, providing lifechanging access to diagnostic and therapeutic care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). But families and providers are getting concerned that the Holcomb administration may soon cut Medicaid funding for ABA therapy – the most scientifically validated therapy for people with autism – as part…

Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition’s Family Friday spotlight is Rashaundra Sutton, a mother of four from Hammond, Indiana, with two sons who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Rashaundra’s Story Rashaundra’s sons were each diagnosed with ASD at the age of two years old. At first, she didn’t know where to turn, and looked…

Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition’s Family Friday spotlight is Jamie McCabe, a mother of a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and publisher of Special Needs Living Indy Magazine from Indianapolis, Indiana. Jamie’s Story Jamie’s son was diagnosed with ASD at the age of four, but his path beforehand was not smooth sailing. First, he…

Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition’s Family Friday spotlight is Amanda Leonard from Delphi, Indiana. Her son’s experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ABA therapy inspired her to pursue her masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy at Purdue University. Amanda’s Story Amanda’s son was diagnosed with autism around the age of two….

Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition’s Family Friday spotlight is Justin Bowen, an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapist from Cicero, Indiana. Justin’s Story Justin has been working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for roughly 18 years. He graduated from Ball State University with a double major in Elementary Education and Special Education,…

Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition’s Family Friday spotlight is India Allen, a mother of a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from Anderson, Indiana. India’s Story India is a full-time caregiver for her 14-year-old son who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ever since her son was diagnosed with ASD, around the age of…

Today, the Indiana ACT for Families coalition’s Family Friday spotlight is Donna Cox, a realtor from South Bend and mother to six children, including a daughter and son who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Donna’s Story Donna has seen firsthand how important early intervention therapy is for children with autism. Today, her children are adults…

Holly Near, Harsha Autism Center Chief Operating Officer, expressed her gratitude for the Lieutenant Governor and Senator’s support.  “We so appreciate the Lieutenant Governor and Senator Ford taking the time to visit our center today to learn more about autism services. The meeting with Lieutenant Governor Crouch and Senator Ford allowed us to have an…