PREPARING FOR THE AUTISM INSURANCE

(Workshop open to providers, clinicians, insurers, employers, and others who may be interested in learning more about this benefit)

BENEFIT: PARENT WORKSHOP

A series of informational parent workshops supported by the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, and Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan (BAAM) WHO IS PRESENTING?
Facilitator: Colleen Allen, Ph.D., President & CEO, Autism Alliance of Michigan

WHO IS INVITED?

Parents and care givers of children with autism Advocacy agencies, public agencies, employers, and others who support parents and caregivers of children with autism Autism legislation bills and what they mean Treatments covered by the legislation Evidence-based practice treatments and what that means Overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Explanation of state-regulated and self-funded insurance coverage Medicaid coverage for treatments How to find a qualified provider Resources for help in this process

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Workshop Information:
Date: Time: Location: Thursday, September 27, 2012 6:00-7:30 p.m. Kalamazoo RESA Wile Auditorium, 1890 East Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002 *Please park on the west side of the building and go in main entrance.

Cost: FREE (Hosted by AAoM, Autism Society-Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, and the GLCATR) RSVP to: kris@asa-kal.org, reserve your seat soonspace is limited! For Questions, contact Kris Bodine: kris@asa-kal.org
CHECK OUT THE AAOM AUTISM INSURANCE PORTAL FOR THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE, UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AT: https://sites.google.com/site/aaominscollaborative/ To host an onsite conference, contact Stacie Rulison: stacie.rulison@aaomi.org