World Autism Awareness Day 2024: Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts the nervous system and affects the overall cognitive, emotional, social and physical health of the affected individual. Therapies, such as applied behaviour analysis, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, can help autistic children develop crucial skills, improve communication, manage behaviours, and enhance their overall quality of life by providing …
INDIANAPOLIS — Shaunna Thompson was running out of childcare options. Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration said the cost of Medicaid reimbursement for the behavioral therapy, commonly referred to as ABA, has ballooned in recent years because of the growing number of children seeking the services and the amount that providers have billed the state. The Indiana agency overseeing Medicaid …
A recent study has unveiled a shocking truth about the insufficient supply of certified applied behaviour analysis providers to meet the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder in nearly every state. The study has found that there is substantial variation across states and regions, for instance, the per capita supply of certified ABA providers is substantially higher in the …
Somani said as per the World Health Organisation data one in 160 individuals has autism globally and one in 68 are diagnosed with ASD in India. He said that the Centre would help adults and children suffering from ASD. They would be treated, trained and be provided boarding facilities along with their families, which would act as an additional support. …
