Parents press states for autism insurance laws
October 20th, 2008 By CARLA K. JOHNSON , Associated Press Writer
Sean and Michele Trivedi laugh as they play with their 11-year-old daughter Ellie, outside their home in Carmel, Ind., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. Ellie, who has autism, receives behavior therapy that is covered under the family's health insurance. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
(AP) -- In Washington state, Reza and Arzu Forough pay more than $1,000 a week for behavior therapy for their 12-year-old autistic son. In Indiana, Sean and Michele Trivedi get the same type of therapy for their 11-year-old daughter. But they pay $3,000 a year and their health insurance covers the rest.
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