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**Update 2/22/10, 11:51AM PST - The history of actions for SS/SB 618 shows that it was not voted on today, but is again on the Senate calendar for a Third Reading on February 22, 2010. **
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Missouri SS/SB 618: Requires health carriers to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders under certain conditions
Is shown on the Missouri Senate Calendar for Thursday, February 18, 2010, under
THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS and is anticipated to be debated and voted on in that body.
The Missouri Senate is scheduled to convene at 10:00AM. CST
Past related blog post
February 17, 2010
Quicktake: Virginia and Missouri autism insurance bills pass floor votes
Saturday, February 13, 2010
State legislation: Missouri - SS/SB 618 and HCS HB 1311&1341 on legislative calendars for action; licensing provision now included in HCS HB 1311 & 1341
© 2010 Regina G. Claypool-Frey
Disclaimer: This blog publishes news and announcements only as a service to interested persons, the posts are the responsibility of the individual author, and unless otherwise noted do not constitute nor claim to represent the official position of ABA International, its officers or associated entities. This blog makes no representation as to the accuracy of the report and readers are strongly encouraged to consult and reference the primary sources noted.
A newsstory which received wide international press in November of 2009 was that of Rom Houben, the Belgian patient who was reported as having demonstrated almost miraculous abilities to communicate via Facilitated Communication; this after 23 years of being in a persistent vegetative state after a car accident. Among reports at the time was that Mr. Houben was planning to write a book.
After more rigorous controlled testing by Mr. Houben's neurologist, Dr. Steven Laureys, it has been found that the communication was a function of the Facilitator's communication, not Mr. Houben's.
All Things Considered February 17, 2010
Book-Writing Man In Coma Fails Communication Test
February 17, 2010 2:29PM
Scott Hensley
Shots: NPR's Health Blog
Doubts about 'coma man' were spot on
February 15, 2010 7:00 PM
Andy Coghlan, reporter
Short Sharp Science blog, New Scientist
Facilitated Communication Case Fails to Deliver
Darcy Cowan Feb 16
Scepticon, Sciblogs
Green, Gina , Ph.D. “Facilitated Communication: Mental Miracle Or Sleight Of Hand?,” Skeptic vol. 2, no. 3, 1994, pp. 68-76.
ABA International Statement on Facilitated Communication, 1995
© 2010 Regina G. Claypool-Frey
Disclaimer: This blog publishes news and announcements only as a service to interested persons, the posts are the responsibility of the individual author, and unless otherwise noted do not constitute nor claim to represent the official position of ABA International, its officers or associated entities. This blog makes no representation as to the accuracy of the report and readers are strongly encouraged to consult and reference the primary sources noted.
The NIH Basic Behavioral and Social Science Opportunity Network (OppNet) is seeking input from the scientific community, health professionals, patient advocates, and the general public about current and emerging priorities in basic behavioral and social sciences research (b-BSSR).
Please note that the deadline for responding to this RFI is Friday, February 19th, 2010. OppNet is seeking your help in identifying broad priority areas. The purpose of this RFI is not to solicit ideas for specific, individual research proposals.
OppNet Mission
The mission of OppNet is to pursue opportunities for strengthening basic behavioral and social science research (b-BSSR) at the NIH while innovating beyond existing investments.
OppNet Goals
OppNet advances basic behavioral and social science research through activities and initiatives that build a body of knowledge about the nature of behavior and social systems.
OppNet prioritizes activities and initiatives that focus on basic mechanisms of behavior and social processes; that are relevant to the missions and public health challenges of multiple NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices (ICOs); and that build upon existing NIH investments without replicating them.
Past and related posts
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time sensitive RFI : The NIH Basic Behavioral and Social Science Opportunity Network (OppNet) is seeking YOUR input by February 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Initial draft revision of the DSM-V unveiled Wednesday, February 10, 2010; comments requested until April 20, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time sensitive request for comment: Interim final rules to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008
© 2010 Regina G. Claypool-Frey
Disclaimer: This blog publishes news and announcements only as a service to interested persons, the posts are the responsibility of the individual author, and unless otherwise noted do not constitute nor claim to represent the official position of ABA International, its officers or associated entities. This blog makes no representation as to the accuracy of the report and readers are strongly encouraged to consult and reference the primary sources noted.
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