Autism Laws and Policies: How Legal Protections Can Prevent Stigmatization and Support Advocacy Efforts

• By: Judith A. Lucas, MD, MJ Albany Medical Center
• July 9th, 2025
• ada compliance, autism rights, disability law, education, employment, housing, insurance, legal issues, policy, stigma, Summer 2025 Issue
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Over the past 50 years, autism laws and policies have supported the needs and rights of individuals living with autism spectrum disorder. They have protected access to healthcare, education, employment, housing, and community integration. The lives of people with autism have been improved; their...