Research Projects Cure Autism Now Funded in 2000 | #AutisticHistory

Research Projects Cure Autism Now Funded in 2000 Conditional Neurotrophin Knock-out Mice as a Model for the Developmental Neuropathology of Autism Schahram Akbarian, Ph.D., Massachusetts General Hospital (Young Investigator)Dr. Akbarian's group has recently generated a mutant mouse that lacks the developing brain neurotrophin-3 (NT-3), a growth factor molecule. The mice are viable and have a …

Cure Autism Now | AUTISM LEGISLATION CO-SPONSORS: S512 | July 2000 #AutisticHistory #StopBigAutism

AUTISM LEGISLATION CO-SPONSORS We have 44 Senators for S512 on board. We are seeking a Children's Health Bill in the Senate. To view the list of who voted for the House side of the Children's Health Bill which included the Autism Bill  Original Sponsors: Senator Slade Gorton (R-WA)S512Representative Michael Bilirakis HR3301Representative Jim Greenwood (R-8th PA) HR997Representative Christopher Smith (R …

NC Takes Big Step to Autism Insurance Reform | May 14, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA

NC Takes Big Step to Autism Insurance Reform RALEIGH (May 14, 2013) -- The North Carolina autism insurance reform bill cleared its first hurdle today, gaining approval 25-4 in the House Insurance Committee. North Carolina is one of 18 remaining states yet to require state-regulated health plans to cover the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism. …

NC Takes Big Step to Autism Insurance Reform | May 14, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks

NC Takes Big Step to Autism Insurance Reform RALEIGH (May 14, 2013) -- The North Carolina autism insurance reform bill cleared its first hurdle today, gaining approval 25-4 in the House Insurance Committee. North Carolina is one of 18 remaining states yet to require state-regulated health plans to cover the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism. …

NC Autism Insurance Bill Sails Out of House, On to the Senate | May 15, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks

NC Autism Insurance Bill Sails Out of House, On to the Senate RALEIGH (May 15, 2013) -- The North Carolina House of Representatives voted 105-7 for a bill that would require state-regulated health insurers to cover common autism therapies, including ABA. The measure moves next to the Senate. North Carolina is one of just 18 remaining …

Autism Speaks | On the road to autism insurance reform: The Autism Law Summit | May 26, 2016 #AutisticHistory #BanABA

On the road to autism insurance reform: The Autism Law Summit May 26, 2016 As a full-time autism advocate, the highlight of my professional year is the annual Autism Law Summit. The Autism Law Summit is a national gathering of self-selected advocates who want to change autism law and policy for the better. I started …

Autism Speaks | North Carolina Gov. McCrory signs autism insurance reform legislation | Oct. 15, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA

North Carolina Gov. McCrory signs autism insurance reform legislation October 15, 2015 Charlotte, NC âˆ’ Governor Pat McCrory was joined today by North Carolina autism advocates for an autism insurance bill-signing ceremony. Earlier this month, the North Carolina General Assembly approved legislation to require certain health plans to cover the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism. S.676 …