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We just received the super rad news that Komodo OpenLab has been accepted as a mentoring organization in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2012! If you are a switch user who can also hack, this will be your chance to, not only get a Tecla Shield for free, but also to get a big pile of cash while helping us enhance Tecla so that you and your fellow switch users can get the most out of it.

We just received the super rad news that Komodo OpenLab has been accepted as a mentoring organization in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2012! If you are a switch user who can also hack, this will be your chance to, not only get a Tecla Shield for free, but also to get a big pile of cash while helping us enhance Tecla so that you and your fellow switch users can get the most out of it.

At least 15 states mandate some type of insurance coverage for autism treatments. Now an advocacy group is offering a set of frequently asked questions breaking down the basics of each state’s law. The fact sheets created by Autism Speaks’ lobbying initiative Autism Votes and the George Washington University Law School offer a plain English guide to what’s covered by autism insurance legislation in each state.

NASA eClips™ are short, relevant educational video segments. These videos inspire and engage students, helping them see real world connections. New video segments are produced weekly exploring current applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, topics. The programs are produced for targeted audiences: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 and the general public.

We receive many questions from parents, teachers, and health care providers about special education services for children with autism. If you are a parent, you need to educate yourself about your child's disability, effective educational methods and medical treatments, and how to present your child's problems and needs to school staff so they want to help. On the Autism, PDD & Asperger Syndrome page, you will find FAQs, articles, legal resources, recommended books, free publications, and a short list of information and support groups.

Mental health issues like depression, anxiety and substance abuse often start in adolescence, then peak in young adulthood. But for young people who don't have steady jobs or stable paychecks, getting help can be tough. A popular provision of the Affordable Care Act that took effect in 2010 aimed to make it easier for young adults to get access to health care, by allowing them to stay on their parents' insurance until they turn 26. So, are more young adults getting help with mental health issues because of the provision? Maybe, suggests a study published in the September issue of Health Affairs.