8. New Jersey
According to the CDC’s report, 1 in 45 people in New Jersey, the next on our list of best cities and states to live in for autism services are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This number is huge, especially if you compare it to the national average which is 1 in 68 people. Accordingly, New Jersey has developed an autism service network for autistic persons and their family. Autism Family Services of New Jersey is offering advice and recommendations about programs, schools, therapies and residential programs for persons with ASD in New Jersey. If you are planning to move, we advise you to take a look at their website. Autism insurance reform laws were enacted in New Jersey in August 2009. It includes health benefits coverage for screening and diagnosing autism and treatments according to doctor’s prescription. Covered treatments include occupational and speech therapy, physical therapy and evidence-based intervention therapies. You can take a look at the full New Jersey profile on Easter Seals.
Pixabay/Public Domain
