Autism Czar

This “Autism Czar” would have been a great position to fill BEFORE the healthcare debate.
Candidate Obama on Autism …
“Many insurance companies have failed to assume their responsibilities. Individuals with autism are routinely denied insurance benefits for their treatments. As President, I will appoint a Federal ASD Coordinator, an “Autism Czar” to oversee and coordinate [...]

Heart Breaking Dave Ramsey Phone Call From a Stressed Out Autism Dad

I have blogged about Autism and Dave Ramsey in the past, but a recent call to Dave’s show really drives home the point that having debt takes away a lot of your options to helping your child with autism. The caller on this day had twin boys with autism, lots of debt, massive stress, [...]

H1N1 Vaccine Revolt?

Almost a third of nurses will refuse the offer of immunisation against swine flu because they have fears about the vaccine’s safety, according to a new survey.
The initial response from frontline health staff, one of the government’s priority groups for vaccination this autumn, was dismissed by the Department of Health, however, as irresponsible and ill-informed.
The [...]