Magellan Supports ICUBA's Members

Your Autism Connection
What are the signs of autism? How can I help my child get the most out of life? Being informed can help put the puzzle pieces together and help you better understand the disorder.
Log on to www.MagellanHealth.com/member to get connected and learn more through Your Autism Connection on the Spotlight section.

 Read articles about autism treatment and research, and parenting a child with special needs.
 Access Community Resources and Advocacy Groups.
 Link to State and other Online Resources.
 Connect to Autism Speaks and explore services in your area, resources, tools and strategies, and ways to get involved.

Autism Webinar on April 15
Join the interactive Webinar titled, Life with Autism: Positive Parenting Tips, on Wednesday, April 15th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT at no cost. Simply click here to register and create your own password. Can’t join the live Webinar? Don’t worry. A replay will be available online in the upcoming months under Tools, On Demand Learning.

Autism Isn’t Just a Childhood Disorder Podcast
Discover common behaviors and challenges for children on the autism spectrum as they learn how to fit in with peers and grow into adulthood. Available online mid-April, simply log on and download the Podcast titled, Teenagers and Adults on the Spectrum, under Tools, On Demand Learning.

Log On!
Log on to www.MagellanHealth.com/member and register with your program’s toll-free number to access Your Autism Connection, other helpful resources in the Spotlight section.

Quantifying the IMpact of Autism Coverage on Private Insurance Premiums

Below is a link to a brief report in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders indicating that coverage of autism services results in a 1% or less than 1% in insurance premiums.

http://www.autismlink.com/attachments/JADD.pdf

April is National Autism Awareness Month!

Bounce for Autism! The Autism Society of America can use your help! Call the Autism Society at 1-800-3Autism or click on Bounce for Autism at http://www.autism-society.org to start your bounce team.