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North Carolina Autism Therapy Crisis | Raleigh News
North Carolina’s autism therapy access is in jeopardy as new rules restrict out-of-state behavior analysts and limit remote supervision, threatening care for thousands of children—many of whom rely on therapists who live elsewhere. With Medicaid spending on ABA therapy projected to hit $1 billion next year, state officials are scrambling to curb fraud and control costs, but families fear the fallout. For parents like Abril Chavez Diaz, ABA therapy has transformed their child’s life, cutting meltdowns from hours to minutes—losing it feels like losing hope. While lawmakers eased one requirement…
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