Existing Texas Autism Insurance Legislation
House Bill 1919 - was passed in 2007 and mandates that insurance companies recognize disorders on the autism spectrumHouse Bill 451 - was passed in 2009 and widens the range of ages for insurance coverage
House Bill 192 - was also passed in 2009 and excuses a temporary absence from school of a student diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder for an appointment with a health care practitioner
Important Changes from the Texas Department of Insurance
On September 25th, 2009, the Texas Department of Insurance issued a set of guidelines that clarifies in the Texas Department of Insurance Rules and Regulations that Autism Spectrum Disorder is to be classified as a MEDICAL disorder and not MENTAL for those members of Fully Insured Health Insurance plans. These official changes became effective October 4, 2009. If you have a Fully Insured plan, know of someone who does, have had to discontinue services due to limits being placed on the number of visits your child is eligible to receive, or have been denied coverage because your policy treats Autism as a MENTAL disorder rather than a MEDICAL disorder, please contact us immediately. Your child may be eligible to begin or resume services due to these changes.Federal Insurance Changes
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) was signed into law by President Bush in 2008, and became effective January 1, 2010. If you are a member of a Self-insured insurance plan offered by your employer, and your company has over 50 employees, this new law may impact your coverage and afford your child the opportunity to receive services without limitations placed on the level of mental health benefits. Contact your HR Department or your plan Administrator immediately! We are here to assist so if you have any questions.Site Tours
Site Tours- Because of our priority to our students all school tours must be scheduled in advance. This is to assure that we can give you ample time to not only visit our facility but to explain what we do an answer any questions you may have. I will respond to any inquiry (via phone or email) within 24-48 hours to arrange a convenient time to tour for both of us.
Interested parents should call The Learning Lane to schedule a tour with the director. Upon completion of a tour parents can submit the waiting list application. When the forms are returned to the center, the form will be dated and the child's name will be placed on a waiting list for the appropriate program you have selected. When a vacancy occurs, the director will notify the parents by a phone call or an email. If a parent decides not to fill the vacant spot they will be removed from the waiting list and another family will be called.
Our Mission
The Learning Lane believes by using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) positive and meaningful learning can take place.
Our Vision
The Learning Lane's intent is to be recognized by their clients, staff and referral sources as an effective provider of services for children with autism and language delays. We hope to realize this intent by building an environment in which: services are consumer driven; the highest caliber of staff are retained; diversity is valued; expectations are high; rewards are evident; and outcomes are visible.
The Learning Lane's philosophy on Education
The Learning Lane is an Applied Behavior Analysis Preschool Center model serving children ages from 2 to 7 years of age with autism or language delays. Our center is also open to typically developing children. The Learning Lane recognizes that children with special needs and those with typical needs benefit immensely from shared growth and learning experiences. Play is a foundation for development and is the primary tool children use to learn. At The Learning Lane, we recognize the unique abilities of each child. The curriculum and highly qualified staff foster children's strength through a balance of activities, which are developmentally appropriate and individualized to meet the developmental stages of each child. By learning and playing together, children learn about differences in abilities and talents and background experiences that create the rich diversity of our society. Inclusion provides a challenging, enlightening and motivating environment for all children. Learning is a 24-hour a day proposition. Parents are encouraged to have students involved in family and community activities. Each day students are actively engaged in the learning process.
The mission of our center is to make every child feel triumphant in some way every day by providing a positive childhood experience.