Indiana Officer Saves 3-Year-Old Autism Boy’s Life
A recent incident in Fort Wayne, Indiana, unfolded when a police officer rescued a 3-year-old boy with autism who had wandered away from his home and ended up in a neighbor’s pool. The dramatic rescue was captured on the officer’s body camera and has since been shared with the public, showcasing the quick response and […]
New Autism Movement Insights from IU Columbus Researchers
Published in Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, the paper titled “Level of autistic traits in neurotypical adults predicts kinematic idiosyncrasies in their biological movements” is part of a special issue focused on autism and movement. This study, led by Jaime as the senior author, draws attention not only to autism but also to the interdisciplinary collaboration […]
Indiana Medicaid Faces $56M in Autism Service Payment Issues
Indiana’s Medicaid office has come under scrutiny for making at least $56 million in “improper” payments for autism therapy services over a two-year period, according to a report released Thursday by the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This startling figure represents more than a third of audited payments during […]
Do ABA Programs in Indiana Offer One-on-One Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a well-established therapeutic approach used to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders. ABA focuses on understanding and improving specific behaviors through structured techniques and interventions. This therapy is often delivered in various formats, with one-on-one therapy being one of the most popular and effective options. […]