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Free In-Office Law Clinic Feb 7th 1-6pm

  • Do you want to learn about obtaining funding for ABA treatment, OT and Speech Therapy through your insurance provider?
  • Do you have questions about your child’s IEP and services offered?
  • Do you have questions about the responsibilities of your Regional Center?
  • Are you looking for a qualified educational assessor to evaluate your child?

Get the answers to these questions and more at our Spring Law Clinic!

On February 7th, from 1pm-6pm, we will host a no-cost, in-office legal clinic to discuss your questions about obtaining ABA, OT and Speech Therapy services through insurance, the Regional Centers, and the IEP process. Parents will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with our attorneys for a free, one-hour consultation.

We strongly suggest that you bring your IEP, insurance policy and other documents for a comprehensive discussion.

To reserve a space, contact Jennifer Olson at 310-204-6624 or by email at jennifer@bonniezyates.com.

Can’t attend in-person? Schedule a Skype or telephonic consultation!

There is no charge for this clinic.

LOCATION

The Law Offices of Bonnie Z. Yates
13323 W. Washington Blvd.
Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90066


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Intensive ABA: Effective & Attainable! Free Presentation Jan 26th 6:30-8pm in Thousand Oaks

Learn the Basics of ABA, and How Your Health Insurance Can Fund It

FirstSteps for Kids, an early intervention program for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and the Law Offices of Bonnie Z. Yates have combined their expertise and will be jointly presenting on Thursday, January 26th, from 6:30-8pm at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.

Dr. Jennifer Harris, LMFT, BCBA-D, of FirstSteps, will begin by reviewing the founding principles and application of ABA.

Attorney Bonnie Yates will follow with a discussion of how to navigate the challenges of securing funding for ABA services, highlighting the recent California legislation mandating insurance companies to cover costs for behavioral therapies.

Parents can expect to leave with both the clinical and negotiating tools to ensure their children have access to– and benefit from– ABA services.

RSVP TODAY!

For more information & to RSVP please contact: Taira Lanagan, M.S., BCBA
310.374.3300
tlanagan@firststepsforkids.com

LOCATION

California Lutheran University
Gilbert Sports & Fitness Center
Room #253
60 West Olsen Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA

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First Steps Bonnie Yates January Presentation

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Video Footage of “Am I Still Autistic?: An Interview With John Hall” Now Online

Missed our event with author John Hall? Watch the entire interview online now!

Thank you for attending our event series with John Hall! Video footage of the entire interview is now available online!

Click here to watch the entire interview online!

You can purchase a copy of John’s book, Am I Still Autistic? How a Low-Functioning, Slightly Retarded Toddler Became CEO of a Multi-Million Dollar National Corporation, at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, or at the book’s official website, amistillautistic.com.

Many thanks to John and Leilani Hall, Devon Blaine, Patrick Heyn, the entire team at ACES, the Santa Monica Public Library, and all who made this special event possible.

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Intensive ABA: Effective & Attainable! Free Event Thurs Dec 1st 6:30-8pm in Thousand Oaks

Due to an unexpected illness, tonight’s event is being moved to Thursday, January 26th from 6:30-8pm. The location of the event will be the same. We apologize for the last-minute notice, and hope to see you in January!

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