Guest guest Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 has sent you the following story: Posted on Saturday, Jan. 05, 2008 Pilot program will give 25 kids with autism intensive services By SUZANNE PEREZ TOBIAS Starting this month, a new government-funded program will provide intensive therapy and other services to young children with autism.Although the program will serve about 25 children -- a fraction of the more than 15,000 people statewide who have been diagnosed with some form of autism -- officials say it could have a dramatic effect on those kids and their families."Research really shows that birth to 5 is the age where most gains are made," said Ponce, director of communication for the state Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, which will oversee the program. Read More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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