Autism

May 18, 2009 - 12:42pm
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Vitale-Weinberg Bill To Require Health Benefits Coverage For Autism Treatment Advances In Committee

VITALE-WEINBERG BILL TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE FOR AUTISM TREATMENT ADVANCES IN COMMITTEE

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Joseph F. Vitale and Loretta Weinberg which would require health insurers in New Jersey to provide coverage for screening for autism and other developmental disabilities as well as any medically-necessary occupational, physical and speech therapy, was unanimously approved by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee today.

“Autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities can cause an enormous strain, not just on the child affected, but on the parents looking to provide every opportunity for their autistic son or daughter,” said Senator Vitale, D-Middlesex, and Chairman of the Senate Health Committee. “Behavioral intervention can mean the difference between a lifetime of communications and learning difficulties, and the possibility of overcoming many of the difficulties associated with autism and other developmental disabilities. Health insurers have a responsibility to give kids access to the sort of treatments and therapies which can make a major difference in their lives.”

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May 18, 2009 - 11:15am
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ROBERTS/PRIETO/VOSS BILL FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM-SPECTRUM TREATMENTS CLEARS COMMITTEE

Assembly Democrats News Release

ROBERTS/PRIETO/VOSS BILL FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM-SPECTRUM TREATMENTS CLEARS COMMITTEE

(TRENTON) - Legislation Speaker Joseph J. Roberts Jr., Assemblyman Vincent Prieto and Assemblywoman Joan Voss sponsored to require health insurers to provide coverage for medically necessary treatments of autism-spectrum disorders was released today by the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

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May 15, 2009 - 8:05am
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SPEAKER ROBERTS & RENOWNED AUTISM ADVOCATE BOB WRIGHT TO BACK INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM TREATMENT

Assembly Democrats News Release

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SPEAKER ROBERTS & RENOWNED AUTISM ADVOCATE BOB WRIGHT TO BACK INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM TREATMENT

Bill Would be Another Step in N.J.’s Campaign Against Nation’s Highest Autism

(TRENTON) – Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts Jr. and renowned autism treatment and research advocate Bob Wright will testify Monday before the Assembly Appropriations Committee in support of legislation Roberts is sponsoring to require insurers to cover autism treatments.

The Speaker and Wright will be joined by Sen. Joseph Vitale (D-Middlesex), Assemblywoman Joan Voss (D-Bergen) and Assemblyman Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson). Voss and Prieto sponsor the bill with Roberts and Vitale sponsors the Senate version.

The Assembly Appropriations Committee is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Monday in Committee Room 11, Fourth Floor, State House Annex, West State Street, Trenton.

Roberts, Wright, Vitale, Prieto and Voss will hold a press availability immediately after the hearing, which is also expected to feature testimony from parents and autism treatment advocates.

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April 1, 2009 - 9:00am
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ROBERTS URGES CONTINUED VIGILANCE IN NEW JERSEY'S BATTLE AGAINST AUTISM

ROBERTS URGES CONTINUED VIGILANCE IN NEW JERSEY'S BATTLE AGAINST AUTISM  
Notes NJ's Efforts as World Autism Awareness Day Looms on Thursday

(TRENTON) - Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts Jr. today said Thursday's recognition of World Autism Awareness Day should stand as an opportunity for New Jersey to redouble its efforts against the developmental disorder diagnosed in one of every 94 New Jersey children - nearly twice the national average.

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December 2, 2008 - 9:40am
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ROBERTS AND PRIETO ASK STATE HEALTH CHIEF WHETHER BREAKTHROUGH CAN HELP N.J. DETECT AUTISM EARLIER

Assembly Democrats News Release

ROBERTS AND PRIETO ASK STATE HEALTH CHIEF WHETHER BREAKTHROUGH CAN HELP N.J. DETECT AUTISM EARLIER

(TRENTON) – Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, Jr. and Assemblyman Vincent Prieto today sent a letter to the state health commissioner asking whether a new breakthrough could help New Jersey diagnose and treat autism earlier.

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September 9, 2008 - 2:51pm
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SCALERA BILL PROMOTING AUTISM AWARENESS AMONG FIRST RESPONDERS BECOMES LAW

Assembly Democrats News Release

SCALERA BILL PROMOTING AUTISM AWARENESS AMONG FIRST RESPONDERS BECOMES LAW

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Fred Scalera to establish an autism awareness training course for emergency medical technicians, police and firefighters was signed into law today by Governor Jon S. Corzine.

“Although New Jersey is a national leader in providing care and support for those with autism, it is essential that our first-responder network be sufficiently trained to recognize autism and how to handle individuals with this disorder,” said Assemblyman Scalera (D-Essex), who is also Essex County’s deputy emergency operations director.

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May 5, 2008 - 12:37pm
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Assembly Committee Clears Bill to Create an Advocate for Autistic New Jerseyans

Assembly Democrats News Release

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE CLEARS BILL TO CREATE AN ADVOCATE FOR AUTISTIC NEW JERSEYANS

Part of Second Wave of Autism Support Measures Would Establish the Office of the Advocate for Persons with Autism

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee today released legislation Assembly members Joan Voss, Vincent Prieto and Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, Jr. sponsored to establish an Office of the Advocate for Persons with Autism (OAPA).

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April 3, 2008 - 10:14am
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SEN. MENENDEZ ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THOSE AFFECTED BY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

WASHINGTON – Today, on United Nations World Autism Awareness Day, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) voiced his continuing support for families affected by autism spectrum disorders and efforts to find a cause and cure for them. He also announced his intention to introduce legislation to support these families and individuals. Senator Menendez, whose home state has the highest rate of autism in the nation, said he plans to formally introduce the legislation later this month, which is Autism Awareness Month.

April 2, 2008 - 10:41am
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ROBERTS TOURS NEW JERSEY AUTISM TREATMENT FACILITY AS PART OF EFFORT TO INCREASE AUTISM AWARENESS

Assembly Democrats News Release


ROBERTS TOURS NEW JERSEY AUTISM TREATMENT FACILITY
AS PART OF EFFORT TO INCREASE AUTISM AWARENESS
Speaker Tours New Jersey Children’s Specialized Hospital,
State’s Largest Autism Treatment Facility

(TOMS RIVER) – Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, Jr., today toured the Toms River branch of the New Jersey Children’s Specialized Hospital – the state’s largest collection of autism treatment facilities – as part of his ongoing efforts to increase awareness of this troubling developmental disorder. Read More >
April 1, 2008 - 1:53pm
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ROBERTS TOUR OF BERGEN FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS NEEDS OF AUTISTIC ADULTS

Assembly Democrats News Release


ROBERTS TOUR OF BERGEN FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS NEEDS OF AUTISTIC ADULTS
Speaker Presented with First Copy of Training Manual Designed
To Help Employers Hire Autistic Adults, Provide Means for Lifetime Independence

(PARAMUS) - Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, Jr., today toured a Bergen County facility dedicated to helping individuals with autism spectrum disorders live independent lives, where he was presented with a signed copy of an innovative training manual created to help companies employ individuals with autism. Read More >
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