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The Gap in Autism Support | Chico News
A Northern California mom is navigating a frustrating system as her verbal, school-successful autistic daughter struggles with social anxiety and communication — needs not fully covered by her daughter’s IEP. While speech therapy worked through the regional center, gaps remain in areas like socialization, screen time management, and listening skills. The regional center acts as “payer of last resort,” stepping in only when no other agency — like school or insurance — can fund services directly tied to the disability. Families often feel lost trying to untangle who’s responsible — but starting…
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