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1. Issue Spotlight: Autism, Tourette Syndrome and Children's Health

   by rachna on May 10, 2012

   "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior," according to the NIH. Children with characteristics of an ASD may have co-occurring conditions, including Tourette syndrome, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder.

   In recognition of Autism awareness month in April, and Tourette Syndrome awareness month, which begins May 15, POPVOX has pulled together the following related bills. Please weigh in and share this list with your friends and networks.

   Issue Spotlight: Autism, Tourette Syndrome and Children's Health

   • HR 3760 The Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act (and S 2321) provides for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.
   • HR 2288 The Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act provides for certain treatment of autism under TRICARE.
   • S 1128 The National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act (and HR 2006) establishes a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative.
   • HR 2007 The Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act (and S 1132) establishes programs to provide services to individuals with autism and the families of such individuals.
   • S 2472 The Autism Spectrum Disorders Semipostal Stamp Act provides for the issuance and sale of a semipostal by the United States Postal Service for research and demonstration projects relating to autism spectrum disorders.
   • HR 2700 The Global Autism Assistance Act establishes a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders.
   • HR 5195 The Autism Understanding and Training in School Methodologies for Educators Act establishes a 5-year demonstration program to provide skills to classroom teachers and staff who work with children with autism spectrum disorders.
   • S 850 The Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act provides for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
   • HR 3489 The White House Conference on Autism Act requires the President to call a White House Conference on Autism.
   • HR 751 The Mental Health in Schools Act revises and extends projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs.
   • HR 2769 The Parental Consent Act (and S 1800) prohibits the use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening program.
   • HR 4083 HR 4083 (and S 2123) extends funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care for their children.
   • HR 3423 The ABLE Act (and S 1872) provides for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities.

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