Jun 20, 2018 | Autism, Behavioral
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased over the years, from about 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 59 in 2014, according to the CDC. While a broader ASD definition and improved diagnosis may explain some of this increase, experts note that a true increase in prevalence cannot be ruled out. Over the past decade, more and more states have required Medicaid and commercial plans to cover applied behavioral analysis (ABA), the leading type of autism service. We expect coverage rates to grow as states continue to expand services, such as New Jersey’s recently proposed...
