

There are a bazillion autism treatments and therapies out there today. At treatments4autism, we take a look at all of them. From the goofy, like dolphin therapy, to the interesting like Lego therapy, to the down right essential like ABA.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is on the rise, with as many as 1 in 100 children born with the condition. Children with the neurological condition often struggle with reading and comprehension. But there’s evidence that new software can actually help bring about positive changes in the brain, improving both reading and social skills.
Two of California's largest health insurers have agreed to pay for costly behavioral therapy for thousands of autistic children — services the companies have long resisted covering.
Under pressure from regulators, Blue Shield of California and Anthem Blue Cross said they would pick up the initial cost of a treatment known as applied behavior analysis.
Historically, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has not been covered by most insurance plans but as time has proven the therapy to be one of the most effective treatments for autism spectrum disorders, an increasing number of companies are adding the benefit. CIGNA Insurance, though, has a nationwide policy of classifying ABA as experimental and therefore does not provide coverage. A new lawsuit filed this week in Philadelphia could change that.