Preparing For The Autism Insurance Benefit: Parent Workshop

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WHO IS PRESENTING?

•Facilitator: Colleen Allen, Ph.D., President & CEO, Autism Alliance of Michigan

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WHO IS INVITED?

Parents and care givers of children with autism

Advocacy agencies, public agencies, employers, and others who support parents and caregivers of children with autism

TOPICS EXPLORED:

Autism legislation bills and what they mean

Treatments covered by the legislation

Evidence-based practice treatments and what that means

Overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Explanation of state-regulated and self-funded insurance coverage

Medicaid coverage for treatments

How to find a qualified provider

Resources for help in this process