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Virginia Becomes 26Th State to Enact Autism Insurance Legislation Volume 19 Issue 6 Autism Society , Central Virginia June 2011 6 Virginia Becomes 26th State to Enact Autism Insurance Legislation AS-CV Mission & On May 6, 2011 Governor Bob McDonnell signed legislation into law that will provide much needed medical treatment for Philosophy young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The sum- mary of the legislation from the General Assembly website The Autism Society, the nation’s leading states the legislation requires: grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health do this by increasing public awareness about maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the diagno- the day-to-day issues faced by people on the sis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and treatment for ASD spectrum, advocating for appropriate services in individuals from age two to six, subject to an annual maxi- for individuals across the lifespan, and mum benefit of $35,000 of coverage for applied behavior providing the latest information regarding analysis. Treatment for ASD includes applied behavior analy- treatment, education, research and advocacy. sis when provided or supervised by a board certified behavior analyst, who shall be licensed by the Board of Medicine, and the prescribing practitioner is independent of the provider of 2010–2011 OFFICERS AND BOARD: the applied behavior analysis. The mandate to provide cover- age will not apply to individual or small group policies, con- President: Sandi Wiley tracts, or plans. The mandate will apply to the state employees' Vice-President Fundraising: Pam Mines health insurance plan and to the local choice health program. Vice President Outreach: Tiffany Robertson This measure will not apply to an insurer, corporation, or Treasurer: Todd Domaleski health maintenance organization, or to government employee programs, if the costs associated with coverage exceed one Meeting Secretary: Bill Thompson percent of premiums charged over the experience period. CorrespondingSecretary: Cheryl Fisher Board members: Norm Geller Ph.D. The full text of the bill signed by Governor McDonnell further Shawn Kirk states: If an individual who is being treated for autism spectrum Donna Sabel disorder becomes seven years of age or older and continues to Karen Singleton, MD need treatment, this section does not preclude coverage of treatment and services. KEY VOLUNTEER POSITIONS: The bills were sponsored in the Senate by Senator Janet Howell Office Manager: Tammy Burns and in the House by Delegate Tag Greason and Delegate Tim Newsletter Editor: Elizabeth Selko Hugo. Webmaster: Anthony Wiley 5K Run Committee Chair: Holly Aldridge The Governor proposed 5 amendments to the legislation. Four Childcare Coordinator: Francesca Jones of the amendments were agreed to by advocates and were adopted by the Senate. STAFF: The fifth amendment, which proposed that the act shall expire Executive Director: Bradford Hulcher if the annual maximum benefit is invalidated by state or federal Asperger's Interest Group Facilitator: Brie King (Continued on page 3) 1 Autism Society, Central VA Newsletter AUTISM AT THE MOVIES REPLACES FRIDAY CHAPTER MEETINGS FOR THE SUMMER In lieu of Friday night chapter meetings, this summer we'll once again sponsor free monthly AUTISM AT THE MOVIES nights. The films featured will be on topics of interest to the autism community and will be shown on the big screens in the River Road United Methodist Church fellowship hall. As in years past, we'll provide traditional movie fare, including popcorn, candy, and soda; or feel free to bring your own refreshments if you are on a special diet. Please join us on Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. for Loving Lampposts: Living Autistic which takes a look at 2 movements: the "recovery movement," which views autism as a tragic epidemic brought on by environmental toxins, and the "neuro-diversity movement," which argues that autism should be accepted and autistic people supported. After his son's diagnosis, filmmaker Todd Drezner visits the front lines of the autism wars to learn more about the debate. Please RSVP for the movie at http://junemovie.eventbrite.com/ New this year will be free childcare during the movie. Childcare is limited to those families attending the movie and reserva- tions must be made at least a week in advance by e-mailing [email protected] with the name(s) and grade(s) of the child(ren) for whom childcare is being requested. Thank You for the This newsletter is a publication of: Autism Society, Central VA □ P.O. Box 29364 □ Richmond, Virginia 23242-0364 Following Donations (804) 257-0192 We accept for consideration any comments, personal vignettes, book reviews, information, announcements or FerrellGas advertisements for publication in our chapter newsletter. Mosaic Café The deadline for submission for the July newsletter is June Lee District Women’s Club 15. You may send your contributions to the Chapter at the above address or email contributions to [email protected]. Karl Koenig Jessica DeRuosi The Autism Society, Central Virginia does not endorse nor promote any program or service provider. The information Joan Hanna contained in this newsletter is provided for informational Janet Worsham in Honor of Robbie Vo- purposes only. The Chapter is a volunteer organization providing information, support and encouragement to gel parents, family members and professionals in the Central Martha Beddingfield in Honor Of T. VA area. Kane’s Son, Michael This edition was edited by Elizabeth Selko and Bradford Fire & Ice Café Hulcher. 2 Autism Society, Central VA Newsletter Virginia Becomes 26th State 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger’s (2010, Revised and Expanded) Ellen Notbohm and Veronica Zysk (Continued from page 1) Creating Collaborative IEPs: A Handbook (2009) law or a court of competent jurisdiction was troubling to ad- Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU vocates and was rejected by the Senate. It’s About Me! A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating My IEP Locally, Senators Stosch, Watkins, Martin, and McDougle, (2009) voted in favor of the 5th amendment which could have invali- Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU dated the bill. Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology and Tran- Senators Marsh, McEachin, Norment, and Quayle sided with sition Planning the majority (and advocates) in rejecting the 5th amendment. U.S Office of Special Education Programs In the House, local delegates voting in favor of the the bill, which included amendments 1-4 from the Governor, were: My Brother Charlie (2011) Ware, Tyler, Robinson, O'Bannon, Morrissey, Massie, Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete McQuinn., Loupassi, Ingram, and Kirk Cox. The Socially Included Child (2009) Delegate McClellan voted against the bill. Laurie LeComer, M.Ed. Delegates Peace and Janis did not vote. Can’t Play, Won’t Play: Simply Sizzling Ideas to get the Ball Rolling for Children with Dyspraxia (2008) The bill will go into effect on January 1, 2012. Sharon Drew and Elizabeth Atter Intricate Minds: Understanding Classmates with Asperger Syndrome (2006, DVD) Coultervideo NEWS FROM THE Intricate Minds II: Understanding Elementary School Class- mates with Asperger Syndrome (2006, DVD) LIBRARY Coultervideo Intricate Minds III: Understanding Elementary Classmates Who Think Differently (2006, DVD) One of the benefits of Chapter membership is being able to Coultervideo check books out of the library. The library is accessible at each month’s Chapter meeting and at Interest Group meetings My Friend with Autism (enhanced edition w/ free CD of color- throughout the month (check the calendar at www.asacv.org ing pages) (2011) for dates and times of meetings). The following materials are Beverly Bishop additions to the library: Why Do I Take Vitamins? A Book for Children with Autism Living Along the Autism Spectrum: What Does It Mean to (2010) Have Autism or Asperger Syndrome? (2009,DVD) Janelle M. Love, MD Stephen Shore, Ed.D and Robert Naseef, Ph.D. Why Does My Belly Hurt? A Book for Children with Autism Loving Lampposts: Living Autistic (2011, DVD) (2009) Todd Drezner Janelle M. Love, MD Superflex… A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum (2008, No More Macaroni and Cheese: A Book for Children with book, comic book, CD) Autism (2009) Stephanie Madrigal and Michelle Garcia Winner Janelle M. Love, MD Transition Toolkit (2011) How to Talk to an Autistic Kid (2011) Autism Speaks Daniel Stefanski 3 Autism Society, Central VA Newsletter Dreamers To Perform Aladdin June 26 at the JCC Dreamers is Richmond`s theater troupe of young adults with various disabilities such as Asperger's Syndrome. After perform- ing Willy Wonka at the JCC in May 2010, the participants went to the N.Y. International Film Festival where their documen- tary, “Dreamers Theater” won an award and inspired so many. The documentary, locally produced by PBS and chapter mem- ber Joan Lipstock, is being shown now on 134 PBS stations across the country including locally June 22 at 10:30PM on WCVW. As part of their mission to help raise awareness and resources for disability organizations, Dreamers performed at the 2010 Down Syndrome Walk at the Short Pump Towne Center and the Positive Vibe Fest. Dreamers will perform an adapted version, perfect for all ages, of the musical Aladdin on June 26 at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door and include a dessert reception to meet and greet the performers after the show. This year Dreamers is raffling a computer at the performance; a portion of the proceeds will go to help a special needs school in Kenya. For more information go to www.dreamerstheater.org or call Joan Lipstock at 314-3026. ASCV JUNE CALENDAR The Autism Society, Central VA will sponsor the following meetings/events in June. All meetings are free and open to the pub- lic unless otherwise noted. Meetings take place at River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road unless otherwise noted.
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