Insuring a Future: Mandating Medical Insurance Coverage of Autism Related Treatments in Nebraska
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Kimball, Katherine
Issue Date
2009
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42
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Journal Article
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INTRODUCTION|Autism Spectrum Disorder ("ASD") is a growing problem in the United States. Today, it is estimated that one out of every 142 individuals suffers from ASD. However, in the younger generations, up to one percent of individuals develop ASD. Individuals with ASD suffer from difficulties in three developmental areas: social communication, social reciprocity, and restrictive and repetitive interests and behaviors. However, studies have shown that a substantial number of children with ASD who participate in early intensive behavioral interventions achieve near-normal or normal functioning. Parents can spend upward of $50,000 a year on ASD therapies. The cost of ASD treatments limits the availability of ASD treatments solely to those individuals who can afford it...
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42 Creighton L. Rev. 689 (2008-2009)
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Creighton University School of Law