由于成本和伦理问题,美国各州正在削减自闭症的ABA治疗机会,这有可能危及儿童的发展。 U.S. states are cutting ABA therapy access for autism due to cost and ethics concerns, risking children’s development.

越来越多的美国州限制人们获得应用行为分析(ABA),这是广泛公认的自闭症治疗,原因是成本不断上升,而且人们对自闭症的有效性和道德实践感到关切。 A growing number of U.S. states are limiting access to applied behavior analysis (ABA), the widely recognized treatment for autism, due to rising costs and concerns over its effectiveness and ethical practices. 尽管在自闭症护理方面被视为金本位标准,但一些州正在限制保险范围或减少对ABA疗法的资助,理由是财政紧张和对治疗方法的审查。 Despite being considered the gold standard in autism care, some states are restricting insurance coverage or reducing funding for ABA therapy, citing financial strain and scrutiny over treatment methods. 倡导者警告说,这些削减可能会损害儿童的发展和获得基本服务的机会。 Advocates warn these cuts could harm children’s development and access to essential services.