I know we'll never see that kind of programming, but it would be nice if someday someone got close to what their children need to be successful. A few additional survey questions remind us of the importance of proactive programming. A final series of questions asked parents to provide input on the status of insurance coverage for their son or daughter with an autism spectrum disorder. And those who were not denied total coverage were denied coverage for services related to autism. Our insurance company will not cover anything that pertains to his autism, because under their definition autism is a mental disorder, which they don't cover.
Autism is a written exclusion in our insurance policy.
Medical services are provided, but anything related to autism is denied. Autism is considered a mental illness, pre-existing condition. In Indiana, the increased incidence is best illustrated by examining the state's special education child count data. This increase is probably due to a number of factors, including an expanded definition of autism, increased awareness, and a real increase in the incidence of autism spectrum disorders. Throughout the state, families are desperate to help this increasing number of children with autism spectrum disorders live as normal a life as possible and achieve to their greatest potential.