I got this in an email the other day I thought it would be a good thing for many of you. I have not had a chance to go all the way though the blog yet, just glanced at it. Very neat if we can help make this happen.
The Utah Autism Coalition needs your help. Recent laws have passed in 8 states requiring health insurance providers to cover treatments (like speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy) for autism. They are working on a similar bill here in Utah. The only way these laws passed in other states was through an enormous grass roots effort. Check out the blog and see if this is something that interests you. If so, join the e-mail list, and maybe even volunteer to be a liaison for your legislative district. The bill will only pass with the help of parents, grandparents, friends, and professionals all over the state. Let Utah legislators hear your voice. This legislation is supported by Autism Speaks.
Join the e-mail list by sending your contact information to Utautismcoalition@gmail.com
Check the blog for updates: http://utautismcoalition.blogspot.com/
Sent on behalf of Adrianne Andersen, Occupational Therapist, Primary Children's Hospital
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Mother to a five year old daughter who has cerebral palsy.
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Mother to a six year old boy with Autism.
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Mother to a four year old boy who is currently undiagnosed
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Mother of an 18 month old girl who has schizoencephaly
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mother to two children with Asperger's and sensory issues.
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mother of two girls with complex 1 mitochondrial disease
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Mother to a 2 year old boy born with gastroschisis & brain damage
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mother of a two year old girl who has spina bifida
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mother of a three year old boy with cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus and low vision.
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Mother of two micro-preemie girls born 4 years apart.
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Mother to a one year old boy who has chronic lung disease.
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Mother to a six year boy with autism, and a 19 mo. old boy who is undiagnosed
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mother to a 4 yr old with PVL,CP,CVI,SD and a 3 yr old with FAE & SID
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Mother to a 4 yr old boy with CP, seizure disorder & hearing loss
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Mother to several adopted daughters who all have cerebral palsy
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Mother of a 24 year old boy who has cerebral palsy
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mother of a daughter with 'short gut'
mother to three boys with autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, and one undiagnosed.
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Mother of a daughter who has DiGeorge Syndrome
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mother to a 3 yr. old boy with PDD-NOS
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Mother to a little boy at risk for PDD-NOS
5 comments:
Wow, that's great!
Wait. You see Adrian??? I think we might see the same OT!! Is she at Sandy Rehab?
I'll check it out. I think insurance companies should pay for those services!
That is awesome--thanks for the link. It's funny--I know Adrienne, too. I grew up with her, then we saw her last year at the Autism Walk, and she told me how she was involved. She's a great person!
Hey, I know Adrienne too! just kidding. I couldn't resist. It's a small world.
I wonder if it's the same person. I have to call and make an appointment soon. I forgot to schedule while I was there. She is an awesome OT...very energetic and cute with Marshall.
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