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MIRS BREAKING NEWS: Autism Insurance Reform Package Clears Senate — 1:15 p.m. The Senate today passed a three-bill package on autism insurance coverage championed by both Gov. Rick SNYDER and Senate Majority Leader Randy RICHARDVILLE (R-Monroe). crestor online flomax generic ritalin The bills are SB 0414, SB 0415 and SB 0981. SB 0414 passed 29-9, [...]

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“We shouldn’t look at this as a mandate, but a moral public responsibility,” – Sen. John Gleason, D-Flushing

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This afternoon there will be a vote in the Senate Health Policy Committee on the Autism Insurance Reform legislation. Should it pass out of committee the hope is that it will be on the floor of the MI Senate within a week for a full Senate vote before heading over to the House, where the [...]

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Yesterday was slightly disappointing in that there was neither a Senate floor vote (ok, we knew that would be a long shot) or even a Healthy Policy Cmte. vote (this we were hoping would have happened).  The good news is that there was a fantastic turnout for the hearing with a standing room only audience at the [...]

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One year ago I (along with a lot of other parents) was in the state capitol in Michigan advocating almost around the clock for three days for passage of Autism Insurance Coverage for Children in the state of Michigan.  Doesn’t seem like it would be a particularly hard thing to convince someone of, does it? [...]

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We just got our confirmation from Santa that our annual “Special Kids Santa Event” at 12 Oaks Mall will be taking place on December 4th this year from 9:00am to 10:45am. During this special reserved time families of children with Autism and other special needs have the ability to take the time they need in a [...]

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On February 12th the Michigan Autism Physicians Network will be hosting their “Autism: Biomedical Treatments – Care – Options” conference at The Renaissance Baronette Hotel in Novi, Michigan.  This conference will be a fantastic opportunity to hear from some of the top names in Biomedical treatment and to learn more about the biomedical approach to [...]

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We had the great opportunity to be a part of the discussion on Autism and Vaccines on the Frank Beckman show on WJR 760am this morning. Listen to our interview with Frank and Vaccine expert Mary Tocco Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Great interview with Stephanie Harlan from AIM (Autism Insurance in Michigan) and Autism ASK about the motivation for her strong advocacy efforts concerning Autism Insurance Reform, in addition to, her own families Autism success story. This clip actually starts with part of the testimony given by her son Justin Harlan to the Michigan House when [...]

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Here’s the interview from this morning on WJR 760 with Lt. Governor Elect Brian Calley and myself discussing the pending Autism Insurance Legislation on the “Frank Beckmann Show” ….. Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Our interview today on WWJ-News Radio 950 on the Autism Insurance Reform legislation.  Click the WWJ logo below to hear the clip …. To find out more about the legislation please check out our Autism Insurance Reform page here! Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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We stress the need for early diagnosis of Autism.  You see those ads and billboards all over the place talking about the rates of Autism (1 in 110 children, 1 in 70 boys).  Specialists across this country look for the signs of Autism.  We spend money on research trying to figure out how to more [...]

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I’ve talked a lot about the Autism Insurance Reform legislation sitting in the Senate lately.  Part of  the reason is because for me it’s personal.  Not only because of the impact that Autism has had on my own family but we’ve had to work with families over the years unable to get their children the [...]

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Lt. Governor elect Brian Calley speaks out for his daughter and the other families of children with Autism in the state of Michigan on why Autism Insurance Reform Legislation needs to pass NOW! “There’s a certain amount of embarrassment …. it’s not embarrassment of her…. but it’s this idea that we needed help… so.. who [...]

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Michigan Autism Insurance Reform is poised to come up for a vote in the Michigan Senate early next week.  After more than four years of fighting to get this Legislation to this point, many folks are wondering why there’s so much pressure to get it to a final vote in the Senate this term.  In [...]

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