New NJ laws bring attention to autism


Posted by Kathy Patrick on January 19th, 2010

Two new laws went into effect in New Jersey last Friday that will impact people here who have autism. One is intended to prevent discrimination, and the other allows adults with autism to join a statewide autism registry.

Both new laws take effect immediately. The first one expands New Jersey’s anti-discrimination law, which had previously applied to people with mental or …Read More » »

NJ law keeps autism on legislators’ minds


Posted by Kathy Patrick on October 7th, 2009

On August 13, 2009, New Jersey became the 15th state to enact a law requiring many insurance companies to cover the screening and therapeutic treatment for children up to age 21 who are diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities.

The law is scheduled to take effect in February, 2010. Under the legislation, insurance companies will be required to provide …Read More » »