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I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. -Abraham Lincoln
To a child’s ear, ‘mother’ is magic in any language. -Arlene Benedict
My mom is a never ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune. -Graycie Harmon
The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom. -Henry Ward Beecher
That best academy, a mother’s knee. -James Russell Lowell
Mother – that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries. -T. DeWitt Talmage
A mother understands what a child does not say. -Author Unknown
There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it. -Chinese Proverb
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Every parent should know about what the signs of autism are and how Autism Spectrum Disorder can be treated. Here are some great resources to help you get started.
- If you’re interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder and related legislation, additional resources, and community action, then check out the Maine-based Autism Society’s website.
- There are many signs, symptoms, and variations of Autism Spectrum Disorder that can be easily observed with time. Here is a video from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention about the characteristics you may see in an autistic child and the importance of providing treatment to autistic children.
- Looking for popular autism treatments? This page from the National Institute of Mental Health provides information about ways to treat children with different types of Autism Spectrum Disorder at different ages.
- There is some evidence that diet may have a role in controlling the symptoms of autism. Check out this article from AutismWeb.com on how limiting gluten and casein in diet can decrease autistic behaviors.
- For more information on autism treatment strategies, including behavior modification, applied behavior analysis, and communication therapy, check out this page from the Neurology Channel.
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We have 2 weeks to make this happen. If AB 1205 does not pass out of Assembly Appropriations, AB 1205 won't even make it onto the Assembly floor for a vote. Without AB 1205, health plans will continue to deny requests for services for ABA. They will continue to use the lack of licensed providers as a reason to deny services.
We need your help to overcome this hurdle!
We all know California is in a budget crisis. That is yet another reason why AB 1205 must pass. Here's what you should know:
- The ongoing administrative costs will be fully funded by licensure fees.
- The State would not implement AB 1205 until 2015 (when the state budget will be in better shape).
- The Committee will decide within the next 2 weeks whether or not to let the bill go forward.
Our elected officials need to know that this is personally important to you!
Here's how you can help:
1. Contact YOUR Assembly Member and ask him/her to talk to Assembly Member Fuentes, Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Call, write, e-mail but ACT NOW. WE HAVE ONLY A SMALL WINDOW TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. ****urgent***** Do this now.
Click here to find your assembly member: leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html
Use this script:
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"My name is ___________. I am one of Assembly Member ___________'s constituents living in his district, and I'm calling to ask him/her for a favor.
The Assembly Appropriations Committee is currently considering AB 1205 or the Behavior Analyst Licensure Bill. I strongly support this bill and would greatly appreciate it if Assembly Member ________ would help make sure it passes out of committee.
I am a [identify yourself--professional, student, parent, etc.], and I believe that this bill will greatly benefit the State of California.
Can you please talk to the Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Felipe Fuentes, and let him know that your constituents want him to make sure AB 1205 passes out of his committee?
Thank you very much for your help!"
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2. MAIL or FAX a letter of support to Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes.
Hon. Felipe Fuentes
Chair, Assembly Appropriations Committee
State Capitol 2114
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916)319-2039
Fax: (916)319-2139
Email: assemblymember.fuentes@assembly.ca.gov
Use these sample letters:
3. Brainstorm 10 potential allies (colleagues, parents, family, friends), and ask them to help by (1) calling their Assembly Person and (2) writing a letter of support.
Forward this email to your colleagues and attach a personal note asking them to help.
Use this UPDATED FAMILY PACKET to reach out to PARENTS WHO want to support these efforts:
- Sample cover letter to parents [PDF] [Word]
- Information for parents [PDF]
- Sample letter for parents [PDF] [Word]
Call your family and friends and tell them why their help is important for the future of ABA in California.
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“Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation.”
John F. Kennedy
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AB 1205 needs YOU to ACT in the next 24 hours: Next hearing Wed., May 4.
CAL ABA website has the most up to date information! The content below is from their website! Help us support this CALL TO ACTION!
The Assembly Appropriations Committee will vote on AB 1205 this Wed., May 4.
If we are successful, the full Assembly will vote on AB 1205 in June! But first we need to make sure that members of this committee know that this bill is important to the people of California.
Here's what you can do:
1. FAX or EMAIL a letter of support TODAY to Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes, Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Hon. Felipe Fuentes
Chair, Assembly Appropriations Committee
State Capitol 2114
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916)319-2039
Fax: (916)319-2139
Email: assemblymember.fuentes@assembly.ca.gov
Sample letters to help draft your letter:
2. Call your Assembly Member and ask them to talk to Assembly Member Fuentes.
Click here to find your assembly member: leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html
Use this script:
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"My name is ___________. I am one of Assembly Member ___________'s constituents living in his district, and I'm calling to ask him/her for a favor.
The Assembly Appropriations Committee will be voting on The Behavior Analyst Licensure Bill or AB 1205 this Wednesday, May 4th. I strongly support this bill and would greatly appreciate it if Assembly Member ________ would help make sure it passes.
I am a [identify yourself--professional, student, parent, etc.], and I believe that this bill will greatly benefit the State of California.
Can you please talk to the Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Felipe Fuentes, and let him know that your constituents want him to make sure AB 1205 passes out of his committee?
Thank you very much for your help!"
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With your help, we will be one step closer to creating a state license for behavior analysts in California
