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Only one candidate has a plan to address autism. Here’s what she’ll do.
Only one presidential candidate has a comprehensive plan to address autism. Here’s what she’ll do.
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An estimated 3.5 million Americans—including one in 68 children—have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many go undiagnosed for years, and services that would vastly improve their lives are unaffordable for most families.
That’s why Hillary just announced a broad plan to help people of all ages and their families who are impacted by autism.
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Here’s what it will do:
1. Launch a national early screening campaign
Diagnosis is the first step in helping people with autism. Yet, studies show that in many children, especially girls and African American and Latino children, early signs of autism go overlooked for months or even years. Hillary’s plan will boost early screening rates so that kids can get diagnosed and receive the services that will make a difference in their lives.
2. Ensure health insurance coverage for autism services
When autism services aren’t covered by insurance, many families can't afford them. The Affordable Care Act has gone a long way to help those with autism get the support they need—by making it illegal for insurance companies to deny coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, ending lifetime dollar limits on benefits, and allowing young adults to remain on their parents’ coverage until the age of 26.
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3. Invest in research to deepen our understanding of autism
We need to invest in more research to better understand autism, create better diagnostic tools, and improve treatments and services for people on the autism spectrum. Hillary will significantly increase funding for autism-related research and call for the first-ever study of the prevalence of adult autism.
4. Increase employment opportunities for those with autism
People with autism are unemployed at a much higher rate: More than half of youth with autism are not getting a job or pursuing higher education in the two years after they graduate high school. Hillary’s plan will work to close the employment gap by launching a new Autism Works Initiative that will include a post-graduation transition plan for every student with autism, along with a public-private partnership to connect people with autism to employment opportunities.
Hillary is the only candidate with a comprehensive plan to support Americans with autism. And her proposals are drawing praise from advocates and families alike.
Anyone who wants to be president should have a plan to make a real difference for families.
https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/only-one-presidential-candidate-has-comprehensive-plan-address-autism-heres-what-shell-do/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=tw&utm_campaign=20160107feed-autismplan
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An estimated 3.5 million Americans—including one in 68 children—have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many go undiagnosed for years, and services that would vastly improve their lives are unaffordable for most families.
That’s why Hillary just announced a broad plan to help people of all ages and their families who are impacted by autism.
...
Here’s what it will do:
1. Launch a national early screening campaign
Diagnosis is the first step in helping people with autism. Yet, studies show that in many children, especially girls and African American and Latino children, early signs of autism go overlooked for months or even years. Hillary’s plan will boost early screening rates so that kids can get diagnosed and receive the services that will make a difference in their lives.
2. Ensure health insurance coverage for autism services
When autism services aren’t covered by insurance, many families can't afford them. The Affordable Care Act has gone a long way to help those with autism get the support they need—by making it illegal for insurance companies to deny coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, ending lifetime dollar limits on benefits, and allowing young adults to remain on their parents’ coverage until the age of 26.
....
3. Invest in research to deepen our understanding of autism
We need to invest in more research to better understand autism, create better diagnostic tools, and improve treatments and services for people on the autism spectrum. Hillary will significantly increase funding for autism-related research and call for the first-ever study of the prevalence of adult autism.
4. Increase employment opportunities for those with autism
People with autism are unemployed at a much higher rate: More than half of youth with autism are not getting a job or pursuing higher education in the two years after they graduate high school. Hillary’s plan will work to close the employment gap by launching a new Autism Works Initiative that will include a post-graduation transition plan for every student with autism, along with a public-private partnership to connect people with autism to employment opportunities.
Hillary is the only candidate with a comprehensive plan to support Americans with autism. And her proposals are drawing praise from advocates and families alike.
Anyone who wants to be president should have a plan to make a real difference for families.
https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/only-one-presidential-candidate-has-comprehensive-plan-address-autism-heres-what-shell-do/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=tw&utm_campaign=20160107feed-autismplan
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Just one more reason for me to support her.
Hillary for our families!
