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Early Detection is Key – Support for Children with Autism

During the first years of your child’s life, it is important to watch and listen closely as your child interacts with you and others. You can pick up clues to potential developmental disabilities and seek assistance early. Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disability often linked to challenges with communication skills. ASD affects the way your child’s brain processes information and how the brain’s nerve cells connect and organize. ASD affects … Read more

Medicaid Unwinding Updates

Dear Families, there is important information regarding the Medicaid Unwinding Updates that will affect millions of families across the state of Florida. Please click here to see what you will need to know and do to be prepared for this process.

Resources for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Children’s Medical Services (CMS) is a collection of special programs for eligible children with special needs. The CMS Health Plan is for children who: Are under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid or Have special healthcare needs that require extensive preventive and ongoing care The need for preventive and ongoing care could mean working with several different providers at once. It might also mean working with state agencies or finding local community resources. The plan’s goal is to … Read more