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Autism Program Makes A Difference

The statistics are bleak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of 110 children is now diagnosed with autism. Four out of five of those are boys. Studies estimate that the lifetime cost to care for an individual with an autism spectrum disorder is $3.2 million. Quinanna Robins, director of Imagine Behavioral and Developmental Services, said, “Insurance companies will not cover the services these children need.” Though almost half of states have mandated insurance services for autism, Robins said, “Washington is not one of them. We are an organization that is trying to change this”/ Cindy Hval , SR. More here.

Question: Do you know anyone who has a child with autism? How has it impacted their lives?

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Huckleberries Online." Read all stories from this blog