…and that stigma kills. ASAN was active in providing media outlets with accurate information, stemming backlash, and mourning the victims from Newtown. Follow-Up on the House Committee Hearing on Autism…
…of care unless there is some medically significant reason not to provide that. However, we are concerned about the enforcement of this provision without a requirement that medical providers document…
…that can be fraught with speculation, mistaken stereotypes, and assumptions about the quality of life and lifespan of people with disabilities. Reasonable Modifications Required: Tennessee’s Guidance now requires hospitals to…
…the code has no definition that would differentiate wandering as a medical symptom from behavior of individuals who simply wish to move from one place to another for any number…
…information”. You will have to type your first name and last name. You can also type the other information the “contact information” section gives you space to type. But you…
…good at moving if the movement is triggered by something outside of me. It means being unable to recognize or differentiate objects. And most of all it means experiencing the…
…Many people have already lost confidence in vaccines because of misinformation, and when that misinformation is coming from the federal government, the problem will get much worse. This will pose…
…Advocacy Network[1] appreciates this opportunity to offer information and comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office for Civil Rights as part of its Request for Information…
…a network of providers of autism services in the state and when to use out of state providers, and how to determine when a particular benefit is “medically necessary.” ASAN…
…the federal definition of a Medically Underserved Population, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have access to better quality health care and better quality of life. For more information,…