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Parents and pediatricians press council to expand ABA access; health director to coordinate follow-up
Summary
Parents and local pediatricians urged Laredo council to expand ABA therapy access for children with autism; council asked the public-health director to stay engaged and return with tangible action items and workforce proposals.
LAREDO, Texas — Parents of children with autism and local pediatricians told the City Council on March 16 that Laredo lacks sufficient access to applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, citing two local centers with waitlists that can extend to about two years. Speakers asked the city to help coordinate local training and recruitment and to explore funding and nonprofit partnerships.
"No parent should feel alone while trying to help their child," said parent Mika Zeisman, who described…
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