Missouri General Assembly is wrapping up session ...

May 2012

Autism $ in the Budget and Autism Legislation



*Autism Projects slated to get modest increase

*Special education due process reform looks promising

Full update coming soon!

You are invited to be a part of ....                                                 Missouri Autism Coalition TEAM 2012!

Join up as an individual or as an organization! 

With a little team effort we can make a difference in the outlook for autism in Missouri!

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS! 
 



What's the BUZZ?



NOW open for comment - May 2 - June 15 !!!

2012 Autism Insurance Report now available!

This report was given to the MO state legislature and highlights the impact of Autism/ABA mandates on the insurance marketplace. 

This is interesting reading for those of you who worked to pass this bill and for those of you who were able to take advantage of this new law. 

December 2011

Autism Provider Summit in Jefferson City!

LINKS to AUTISM PROVIDER RESOURCES



 Gov Nixon at DIFP Autism Provder Summit

ONLINE VIDEOS now posted by DIFP

Featured ...

*LINK! - FAQ on autism insurance bill 

*LINK!

DIFP posts FAQ

*Local Supports listings

UPDATED!

Click here for

FAQ

on autism insurance bill

MISSOURI RESOURCES

 Visit MO-FEAT, a great Missouri family resource!

  Visit Autism Society of America's website!

Visit Autism Speaks website and check out

Autism VOTES

-Autism advocacy opportunities

-Autism events

-Missouri Autism Projects

-Missouri autism policy

-Missouri autism legislation

-Missouri autism budget items

This site is created to provide updates for the individuals of the ASD community, by the individuals of the ASD community, and from the individuals of the ASD community!

WELCOME!

Check here regularly for updates on the Missouri Autism Community Advocacy News & Updates!

ONLINE ... 

Missouri Autism Report

Also on FACEBOOK ...

Missouri Autism Coalition

Tracking Autism Insurance Reform in Missouri

UPCOMING ...

May 19

Bowling for Autism

Place:  Columbia



June 9

Missouri Autism Report Autism Day

Place:  Fair Grove

June 5-6

St. Louis Autism Conference

Place:  Westport Double Tree



August 10

Summer Institute on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Place:  Poplar Bluff



Statewide Autism Advisory Committee for Missouri Autism Projects meeting 

Next Meetings:  May 18 July 13

Place:    Missouri Dept. of Mental Health

1706 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City

Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders

2012 meetings:  Feb 10

June 8

August 10

Nov 9

Meeting:  9 am - 1:30 pm

Place:   Missouri Dept. of Mental Health

1706 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City



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Missouri Autism Coalition

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