Indiana children with autism can’t become a casualty of Medicaid challenges

By: Chrissy Barosky

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 659

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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Children with autism learn to accomplish some of life’s most important skills through highly effective, evidence-based therapies like applied behavior analysis. I’ve seen it throughout my career, and it never becomes less remarkable to me. Seeing the profound impact that meaningful care can have on the life of an entire family still leaves me in awe.

ABA is a common therapy that reduces harmful behaviors and increases skills in people with autism, with a