Center for the Developing Mind

October 9, 2011: Governor Brown signs
Autism Insurance Bill

Steinberg Statement on Governor's Approval of Autism Insurance Coverage

(Sacramento) - Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg issued the following statement on the Governor signing SB 946, which requires insurance companies to provide coverage of behavior therapy for autism spectrum disorder as a medical benefit:

"This is a critical victory for thousands of California children and families. For many of them, having this therapy covered by their insurance is the difference between despair and hope.

"The science clearly shows that treating the mind through behavioral therapy is no different than treating a broken arm or a heart condition. I commend the Governor for acknowledging that every child in this state matters, by signing a measure that will literally benefit thousands of kids for generations to come. I would also like to applaud the countless families and advocates who have been working tirelessly on this issue for many years. And as our state's fiscal health improves, I will keep working to ensure that when it comes to autism treatment, every child, every young adult, and every family in California has affordable access to this therapy."

Center entranceWelcome: Center for the Developing Mind™

Children impacted with developmental and/or regulatory disorders often need a variety of services when it comes to dealing with their individual problems. How often have parents wished for one unified service center that approaches the healing of their child from a variety of different disciplines.

Dr. Esther Hess, a developmental psychologist and Senior Clinician for Stanley Greenspan, M.D., introduces a state of the art facility that addresses the specific needs that children have when they are struggling with challenges.

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The Center for the Developing Mind™, a non-public agency within the state of California is a multidisciplinary treatment facility for children/adolescents with developmental delays and/or regulatory disorders.

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Clinical interventionists including mental health, speech therapy, occupational therapy and educational support not only lend their individual support to a child’s treatment protocol, but they are available to combine services within treatment sessions. Individual Educational Plan meetings and case conferencing are also available.

Complimentary monthly presentations delivered by local developmental experts in their field to encourage community outreach and education.

The center is equipped with a variety of rooms designed to create the right environment for different types of therapy: occupational, educational, speech and language and more. Click here to learn more about our facilities.

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