Arizona Autism Coalition http://www.azautism.org Coming together to improve lives affected by autism. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:22:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Time to renew your dues? http://www.azautism.org/2012/04/time-to-renew-your-dues/ http://www.azautism.org/2012/04/time-to-renew-your-dues/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:22:54 +0000 jessazautism http://www.azautism.org/?p=6307 Is it time for you to renew your Arizona Autism Coalition membership dues? Fear not! You can renew quickly and easily online. Visit our support page and choose the first option. What could be simpler?

]]> http://www.azautism.org/2012/04/time-to-renew-your-dues/feed/ 0 Reacting to an autism diagnosis: what’s next? http://www.azautism.org/2012/04/reacting-to-an-autism-diagnosis-what%e2%80%99s-next/ http://www.azautism.org/2012/04/reacting-to-an-autism-diagnosis-what%e2%80%99s-next/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:50:42 +0000 jessazautism http://www.azautism.org/?p=6183 From Raising Arizona Kids Magazine:

For any parent, the first reaction to a diagnosis of autism may be shock, disbelief, or a feeling of being stunned, says AzAAP member Ruth Letizia, MD, of  Sonoran Sky Pediatrics in Mesa. Read more

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We are pleased to announce that through our Practice Board, ABAI has submitted an application to the American Medical Association (AMA) for the recognition of current procedural terminology (CPT) codes for applied behavior analysis autism service billing. This application required significant effort from our Practice Board; if the application is successful, opportunities for reimbursement for the behavioral treatment of autism will expand considerably.

The application has been through multiple revisions and has received input from:

  • American Psychological Association Practice Directorate
  • Association of Professional Behavior Analysts
  • Association of University Centers on Disabilities
  • Autism Speaks
  • Behavior Analyst Certification Board
  • Child Neurology Society
  • Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

The application process will still take approximately one more year, and we will communicate updates on its progress.

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]]> http://www.azautism.org/2012/01/january-17-2012-coalition-meeting-presentation/feed/ 0 AHCCCS Enrollment Assistance http://www.azautism.org/2011/07/ahcccs-enrollment-assistance/ http://www.azautism.org/2011/07/ahcccs-enrollment-assistance/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:37:56 +0000 jessazautism http://www.azautism.org/?p=4732 St. Joseph’s is piloting a program with Keogh Health Connection to enroll individuals into AHCCCS and to assist them with their re-enrollment. A Keogh benefit specialist is in Admitting (Bay 2) three afternoons a week. Walkins are welcome on Monday between 11 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. and on Fridays between 2 and 4:15 p.m. Individuals can schedule appointments for Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by calling 602-749-4184 to schedule an appointment. ]]> http://www.azautism.org/2011/07/ahcccs-enrollment-assistance/feed/ 0 Free Medical ID Bracelet/Necklace/Shoe Tag for DDD/DES Participants http://www.azautism.org/2011/05/free-medical-id-braceletnecklaceshoe-tag-for-ddddes-participants/ http://www.azautism.org/2011/05/free-medical-id-braceletnecklaceshoe-tag-for-ddddes-participants/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 21:31:01 +0000 jessazautism http://www.azautism.org/?p=4304 Click here to learn more about this free program for DDD/DES participants.

]]> http://www.azautism.org/2011/05/free-medical-id-braceletnecklaceshoe-tag-for-ddddes-participants/feed/ 2 Parent Training in Autism http://www.azautism.org/2011/03/parent-training-in-autism/ http://www.azautism.org/2011/03/parent-training-in-autism/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:34:01 +0000 jessazautism http://www.azautism.org/?p=3883 The Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at UC Davis has developed a free, online training series called ADEPT–Autism Distance Education Parent Training Interactive Learning. ADEPT is a 10-lesson interactive, self-paced, online learning module that gives parents the tools and training to more effectively teach their child with autism using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques.

]]> http://www.azautism.org/2011/03/parent-training-in-autism/feed/ 0 You’ve Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers! http://www.azautism.org/2011/01/youve-got-questions-weve-got-answers/ http://www.azautism.org/2011/01/youve-got-questions-weve-got-answers/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:16:20 +0000 jessazautism http://www.azautism.org/?p=3548 Visit our latest blog and get your questions answered accurately and quickly! Here you will find a forum to post questions and comments to the subject matter experts of the Coalition. Subjects include Steven’s Law and autism insurance reform, birth-adulthood resource guide for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, best practice standards, and all matters related to the ALTCS PAS instrument. You do not have to be a member of the Arizona Autism Coalition to participate in this blog. Want to join or learn more about the Coalition? Click here!

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