Alabama Autism Task Force
On March 20, 2007, State Representative Cam Ward and Lt. Governor Jim Folsom, Jr. announced the formation of the Alabama Autism Task Force. House Joint Resolution 23 was passed by the legislature on March 8 and signed into law by Governor Riley shortly afterwards. The task force is made up of state officials, educators, doctors, and members of the academic community to recommend ways to improve the treatment of autism in Alabama.
State Rep. Cam Ward, who has a child with autism, said as many as one in 150 children in the United States have autism. "With any other disorder or disease, this would be considered an epidemic," Ward, R-Alabaster, said at the news conference to promote the formation of the task force.
Meeting Minutes
Overview of Center for Autism and Related Disabilites - (PowerPoint Presentation)
Adult Subcommittee Meeting #4 -12/15/08
Diagnosis and Screening - 11/12/08
Ad Hoc Committee of the Alabama Autism Task Force - 10/8/08
Full Task Force Meeting - 9/30/08
Diagnosis and Early Screening Sub-Committee - 9/17/08
Adult Subcommittee Meeting - 9/16/08
Full Task Force Meeting - 9/11/08
Healthcare Subcommittee -8/25/08
Diagnosis and Screening Meeting #2 - 8/20/08
Adult Subcommittee Meeting #2 (including handouts) - 8/5/08
Systems of Care - 7/15/08
Diagnosis and Screening Meeting - 7/16/08
June 17th Full Task Force Meeting
Adult Service Meeting #1 - 7/1/08
