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Cure Autism Now | July 1997 Update

CAN Information 5225 Wilshire Blvd. #503 LA CA. 90036 (213) 549-0500, FAX: (213) 549-0547 E-mail: CAN@primenet.com, website: http//www.canfoundation.org UPDATE: July 1997 CAN Biomedical Research Conferences: Los Angeles:CAN has sponsored two conferences for parents and professionals in Los Angeles, featuring Dr. Ricki Robinson, to learn about the latest biological interventions and research. They were attended by over 700 people. In […]

September 7, 2022
Conan O’Brien To Host Autism Speaks To Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala | Aug. 28, 2015 #AutisticHistory

Conan O’Brien To Host Autism Speaks To Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala August 28, 2015 In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, brings to Los Angeles a unique dinner party. The Autism Speaks to Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala will showcase award-winning chefs at its first local fundraising gala, […]

April 2, 2022
Updates on Cure Autism Now Activity | 1996 – 1999 #AutisticHistory

UPDATE ON CAN ACTIVITY We’d like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the highlights of CAN’s first four years of operation. Many of these are milestones that would have been unheard of just a few short years ago. All of them are thanks to the unending support and dedication of thousands […]

March 10, 2022
Autism Speaks | Boeing Hit With Class Action Suit Over ABA Denials | April 18, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #AutisticHealthcare

Boeing Hit With Class Action Suit Over ABA Denials April 18, 2014 (APRIL 20, 2014) — Aerospace giant Boeing has been hit with a complaint in federal court by its Washington state employees who claim the company’s denial of insurance coverage of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for their children with autism violates the federal Mental Health Parity Act. Filed by two families […]

February 21, 2022
Autism Speaks | Advocates Report on Testimony at HHS ‘Listening Sessions’ Held Across U.S. | Dec. 9, 2011 #AutisticHistory #BanABA

Advocates Report on Testimony at HHS ‘Listening Sessions’ Held Across U.S. December 09, 2011 NEW YORK (Dec. 9, 2011) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) conducted a series of “listening sessions” in cities across the United States during November to help guide its implementation of the sweeping federal health care reform law […]

February 2, 2022
Autism Speaks | Chicago Walk Recap 2014 | May 17, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA

Chicago Walk Recap 2014 Saturday, May 17, 2014 More than 20,000 people took part in the Chicago Walk at Soldier Field on Saturday, May 17, raising more than $1,019,943 and counting for Autism Speaks Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined the Chicago Walk for the first time this year. The Mayor welcomed the crowd from the main […]

January 29, 2022
Autism Speaks | Illinois Legislature Approves Bill Shielding Families From Any Changes Resulting From DSM-5 | May 25, 2012 #AutisticHistory #BanABA

Illinois Legislature Approves Bill Shielding Families From Any Changes Resulting From DSM-5 May 25, 2012 SPRINGFIELD (May 25, 2012)– The Illinois Senate and House of Representatives gave final approval to a bill amending the state’s 2008 autism insurance reform law by assuring that any individual already diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder would not lose benefits […]

January 29, 2022