Autism Family Caregivers Act (S.4198)

Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would provide families of children with Autism the support and training needed to provide quality support to their children. The Autism Family Caregivers Act establishes a five-year caregiver skills pilot program to award grants to nonprofits, community health centers, or hospitals to provide skills training to family caregivers of children with Autism. The training will teach family caregivers how to use everyday routines and home activities to improve the mental and physical well-being of such children and their caregivers. Caregivers will be trained to address communication skills, daily living skills, social engagement, and behavior management. The grants will provide for 25 pilot programs in at least 15 states.

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