New benefit helps parents navigate special-needs education

Published Updated 8 Min Read

Ellen M. is a 47-year-old single mom whose 4-year-old son is diagnosed with pervasive development disorder not otherwise specified, a disorder on the autism spectrum.

While he’s very verbal, he sometimes struggles with expressing his needs. He has behavioral issues and several other medical issues such as extreme far-sightedness and gastrointestinal problems.

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Andrea Davis is the former editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News, the leading publication for the employee benefits industry. An award-winning journalist and editor, Andrea has covered the … Read full bio


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