Autism and Health Insurance Coverage

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In 2021, it was estimated that the health care costs of someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is $4,110 to $6,200 more per year than for someone without ASD.[2] Millions of Americans have autism. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 1 in 36 eight-year-old children were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2020. [3] April is autism awareness month, a good time to make sure you and your dependents have the right coverage for special needs related to a diagnosis. Here's everything you need to know about autism and health insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder treatment.

Autism ABA Treatment: What Is it and Is it Covered?
ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis and is a positive-reinforcement-based treatment rooted in learning and behavioral science. It has been used by therapists since the 1960s. Using various strategies, an ABA therapist can determine the role the environment plays for the autistic individual and help them achieve better learning and coping skills for success in school and social situations.

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