YOUR OPINION COUNTS

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeI think it is important that the government know that our children with disabilities should be a priority in our country and they should all, under whatever conditions, first be DIAGNOSED BY A NEURO-PSYCH DOCTOR, especially before they are started on any type of medication. It is time that Pediatricians, who are not specialized, stop diagnosing children without the right tools and tests. We have to let them know that schools and insurance companies must open their doors to these children. Having limitations on the available benefits are what is hurting our children the most.

The ASA is looking for suggestions to be offered to the new White House Team about what benefits are needed to improve the lives of families with Autistic family members. This is what they are saying:
It is time for aggressive action from the grassroots level. President-Elect Obama and the Transition team need to hear from ASA and our community in a VERY BIG way!
Tell the new administration
your ideas for Autism
VISIT CHANGE.GOV
TELL A FRIEND

Please visit the Change.gov Health Care page and advance the agenda to support individuals with autism and their families. Here, there’s a button where you can submit your ideas for change. The more people write in to tell the new administration their autism concerns, the bigger chance we have of improving the lives of all affected by autism.

Click here for some suggested language.

Please pass this information on to family, friends, neighbors and anyone else you know who has an interest in improving the lives of all affected by autism. Then, ask them to go to the site and do the same. Together, we can create positive change!

Sincerely,
Lee Grossman
President and CEO
ASA Member since 1991
Parent of a son with autism