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Student Research

December 10, 2007 by Stacy
GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCHER at Alliant International University under the supervision of Dr. Alan Lincoln WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN A CONFIDENTIAL STUDY INVOLVING PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM Who can participate? - Biological mothers and/or fathers of children diagnosed with autism between ages 3 to 12 - Parents who are either married or living with a partner - Parents living in the same home as their child diagnosed with autism - Parents who only have one child diagnosed with autism - Parents who are not raising children with other ASD diagnoses,

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Oregon Mental Health Parity Effective Jan 1, 2008

December 5, 2007 by Kathy Pusztavari
From AutismRecoveryOR@yahoogroups.com: As you know, SB1, Mental Health Parity, which includes Pervasive Developmental Disorders, has been in effect for almost one year. HB 2918, Parity for Pervasive Developmental Disorders, will go into effect on January 1, 2008. It is vitally important to file a complaint with the Oregon Insurance Division as soon as you receive a denial for coverage from your health insurance company. You can file complaints concerning any matter in which you are being treated unfairly. https://www4.cbs.state.or.us/exs/ins/complaint/ (Complaint form attached.)

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KATU News Story on Vaccines

November 26, 2007 by Stacy
http://www.katu.com/news/medicalalert/11795681.html Story Published: Nov 25, 2007 at 11:00 PM PST Story Updated: Nov 26, 2007 at 8:07 AM PST By Angelica Thornton The number of kids skipping immunizations in Oregon is growing fast. They’re required for every child, but some parents think vaccines do more harm than good, so they’re getting around the law with a simple signature. Medical professionals around the state worry that such a decision is endangering the community.

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American Academy of Pediatricians Urges Autism Screenings

October 29, 2007 by Kathy Pusztavari
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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Apply For Oregon Partners in Policymaking

October 10, 2007 by Regina Claypool-Frey
Apply For Oregon Partners in Policymaking

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NPR Story on Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism

September 26, 2007 by Kathy Pusztavari
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:

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Arin's House Teen Center and Project PACE Join Forces

September 11, 2007 by Kathy Pusztavari
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.

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Proposals requested for Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants

September 7, 2007 by Regina Claypool-Frey
(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

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Bridgeway House Looking to Expand Across Oregon

September 4, 2007 by Kathy Pusztavari

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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GO! Newsletter for Developmental Disability Community

September 1, 2007 by admin

Dear Friend,

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.

What's In this Issue:

DD Coalition Activities in the Legislative Session Overview
Budget Highlights
Legislative Highlights
Health care for children or tobacco? It’s your choice!

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