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Autism Speaks has a Major Ad Campaign Aimed at Urging Congressional Support for Autism Insurance Reform. The Autism Treatment Acceleration Act (ATAA) is under consideration in the U.S. Senate.

Legislation to cover autism treatment has been considered and passed in many states. RDI Connect is also encouraging involvement and states that "the legislation mandates insurance coverage for behavioral treatments for autism, but does not specify coverage for other valuable, evidence-based interventions, including the category of cognitive-developmental interventions". RDI connect writes, "The ATAA currently is being considered for 'markups' (language changes) by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. During this time there is something that we can do to make an impact. Members of the Championing RDI group have put together a petition that can be accessed by anyone online, http://www.petitiononline.com/RDI4US/petition.html. The petition includes a wonderful document citing the evidence for RDI practices. The signature section has a place for brief comments, where each signer can add a few words from the heart." They enourage you to "take the time to look at the petition, read the comments and then add some of your own!"

For further ATAA history, fact sheet, legislative contacts, and a flyer you can download, see the Autism Votes website below:

http://www.autismvotes.org/site/c.frKNI3PCImE/b.4784269/k.C0E5/ATAA.htm