Fw: Law Adds Developmental Services Coverage, 'R-Word' Outrage, Unproven Autism Treatments and More News

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Subject: Law Adds Developmental Services Coverage, 'R-Word' Outrage, Unproven Autism Treatments and More News

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here for the Web version. » Your Ad Here E-Mail News | Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Latest Headlines from DisabilityScoop.com Despite Unknowns, Alternative Autism Treatments In Demand Many parents are turning to unproven treatments to help their kids with autism and other developmental delays, a new study finds, including some methods that carry serious risks. 'Wolf Of Wall Street' Under Fire For 'R-Word' Disability advocates are slamming the new film "The Wolf of Wall Street" for using language and references that they say mock those with special needs. Health Law Adds Coverage For Developmental Disability Services A little remarked upon requirement in the health law expands treatments for those with developmental disabilities. But experts are concerned that insurers may find ways to skirt the new rule. Controversial ADA Lawsuits On The Rise More than one in five federal disability-access lawsuits filed last year originated in a single metro area and many say the claims are little more than moneymaking schemes for attorneys. Hiring? Recruit With Disability Scoop Disability Scoop Jobs -- our site for professionals serving those with developmental disabilities -- is the place to find special educators, nonprofit executives, behavior analysts and more. Click here to get started! » Your Ad Here Disability Scoop Jobs » Community Support Provider | Dungarvin | Naugatuck, CT » Behaviorist/Behavior Analyst | Community Residences Inc | Southington, CT » Program Director | Dungarvin | South Bend, IN » School Occupational Therapist | Esperanza Community Services | Chicago, IL » Search 1,600+ Jobs » Employers: Post a Job Most Popular This Week » New Medicaid Waiver Rules Set To Take Effect » Max From NBC's 'Parenthood' Talks Asperger's » New Autism Screening Tool More Reliable, Study Finds » Jenny McCarthy Slams Claim About Son's Diagnosis » American Girl Petitioned To Make Doll With Disability Recent E-Mail News Issues » Friday, January 10, 2013 » Tuesday, January 7, 2013 » Friday, December 20, 2013 Advertise Want to reach the most engaged audience in the special needs community? Look no further than Disability Scoop — the nation's premier source for developmental disability news. Click here for information about advertising with Disability Scoop. » Your Ad Here Founded in 2008, Disability Scoop is the nation's premier source for developmental disability news. With daily coverage of autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and more, no other news source offers a more timely and comprehensive take on the issues that matter to the developmental disability community. Learn more at www.disabilityscoop.com. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe. Copyright © 2014 Disability Scoop, LLC. All Rights Reserved. | Disability Scoop, LLC, 611 N. 3rd St., Memphis, TN 38107