Health Affairs

The Business Of Autism Treatment: Private Equity Implications For State Medicaid Programs

The rapid expansion of autism therapy for children has been driven by increased need, generous taxpayer-funded Medicaid ...
EurekAlert!

Early intensive intervention improves outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder

Washington D.C., June 10, 2015 - A recent study published in the July 2015 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry demonstrates that early intervention, ...
Medical Xpress

New study suggests higher amounts of intervention may not be more helpful for children on the autism spectrum

When a child is diagnosed with autism, health care professionals often recommend intensive interventions, which can amount to 20-40 hours per week, to support their development. However, a new study ...
KSL

New autism clinic opens at Riverton hospital, offering early intervention services

RIVERTON — Lily is a 13-year-old Swiftie with dreams of being a singer and actress despite being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at a young age. While she is now a happy, energetic teen, ...
Disability Scoop

With Autism Intervention, More Hours Not Necessarily Better

How many hours a week of intervention do young children with autism need? A new study suggests that the precise number may not be all that consequential. Researchers say they found similar outcomes in ...
WESA

UPMC opens new behavioral health center on the South Side

A classroom at UPMC Western Behavioral Health on the South Side. UPMC Western Behavioral Health on Thursday opened a new facility on the South Side meant to increase access to services for children ...