The Massachusetts Autism Commission’s Report: Recommendations to Create a Comprehensive Autism Service System

• By: Faith Behum, MPP Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
• October 1st, 2013
• adult services, advocacy, autism policy, data systems, disability eligibility, legislative recommendations, Massachusetts, public education, service coordination, state services
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The bill creating the Massachusetts Autism Commission was signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick in April 2010. Membership was required by law to consist of four members of the Massachusetts state legislature, fourteen representatives from state agencies, and fourteen citizen members including...

The Real Priorities in Advocacy – Keeping the Whole Child, the Whole Family and the Big Picture in Mind

• By: Christine Rosenow Hoff Children's Mental Health Coalition of Western New York Inc.
• January 1st, 2013
• autism advocacy, Autism assessment, caregiver burden, children, Disability services navigation, family support, service coordination, Special education rights, support groups
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In my observation, an effective Autism Advocate is someone who is often isolated from the rest of the “typical” society because they are the parent of a child with Autism, which is a 25 hour a day job. They become consumed in caring for their child on top of their other life duties such as...