tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post2810106189757938294..comments2012-01-20T17:23:44.094-05:00Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147017001290097982noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post-59273774768494836922012-01-20T17:23:44.094-05:002012-01-20T17:23:44.094-05:00Mary Joy ~ That definition includes a number of disorders under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorder, including autism disorder, Asperger’s disorder and pervasive development disorder not otherwise specified, which usually includes people who don’t fit neatly into the other categories of autism. Currently, people must show at least six out of 12 possible behaviors to be diagnosed as autistic.<br /><br />This is a quote from the ABC article. Basically they are saying that high functioning children are going to have a very difficult time receiving assistance and that includes any kind of insurance coverage for therapies or medication.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147017001290097982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post-47078845312838745562012-01-20T16:55:54.890-05:002012-01-20T16:55:54.890-05:00I love this post. Would you be interested in becoming a contributor at Random Thoughts? http://lynsrandomthoughts.com<br /><br />If you would contact me at lynda(dot)schultz(at)ymail(dot)com.<br /><br />Have a great day!Lyndahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15972430229339449257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post-18707153832200641132012-01-20T16:07:27.396-05:002012-01-20T16:07:27.396-05:00OK first. Loved the article. Second...I am confused...what new definition? We are just starting out with all of this and I need to be prepared when we go to the doctor for evaluation. Thanks!<br /><br />Mary JoyMary Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09898673791443240816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post-36441311271524550942012-01-20T15:57:19.223-05:002012-01-20T15:57:19.223-05:00I feel that we may be taking steps backwards with this whole new definition thing. This will hurt so many that are already having difficulties receiving much needed assistance.Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147017001290097982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post-89461783106837567132012-01-20T15:41:46.222-05:002012-01-20T15:41:46.222-05:00Loved the post and your reflections about this article! It&#39;s so important!<br /><br />P.S., As a mommy, we thought you&#39;d love our post offering some helpful goodies today!<br /><br />http://seeabeautifulworld.blogspot.com/2012/01/pay-it-forward-friday-get-tech-savvy.html<br /><br />Happy seeing beautiful!Lydia Criss Mayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00302532079489024446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post-72496741474738144022012-01-20T15:31:54.219-05:002012-01-20T15:31:54.219-05:00That new definition is going to be rather frustrating...to say the least!Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709738038769860817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post-65386122859669518282012-01-20T15:29:40.836-05:002012-01-20T15:29:40.836-05:00Thank you Alene:-)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147017001290097982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post-55075907975948105532012-01-20T15:28:59.448-05:002012-01-20T15:28:59.448-05:00LOL! That&#39;s why I love you Lynn:-)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147017001290097982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post-87213021738736732192012-01-20T15:22:42.943-05:002012-01-20T15:22:42.943-05:00I don&#39;t know Andrea, Logan did seem less autistic today...maybe it&#39;s the effects of something that the medical community has now decided... think it&#39;ll work for Downs?? Hhhmmm??busymommy3http://www.blogger.com/profile/12603874012480644624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547427878631533388.post-88603364683540037222012-01-20T15:09:21.947-05:002012-01-20T15:09:21.947-05:00Love your site!!! So cute and fun.Alenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00453660387935544919noreply@blogger.com