Applied Behavior Analysis is scientifcally proven to help those that have autism.  People that have autism have difficulty with communication and social skills, and also commonly have challenging behaviors, such repetive and restrictive behaviors, interests or activities.  Autism is increasing in our society and ABA is the single, scientific, results-based therapy that can help, and sucessfully improve the quality of life for the individual and their family in order to have a happy and productive life.  If we neglect autism, and do not make ABA easily available through healthcare coverage, we will have a new problem... adults untreated that are not able to join society, maintain a job, and be successful.  This will harm families in a multitude of ways and of course, be an income drain.  Overall it will harm society, since we will have to pay for the many products of providing NO treatment.  Autism is epidemic, please be forward thinking... we need to be proactive, all of us.