Advocates Praise New York's Autism Bill

ALBANY -- Trish Washburn's son Buddy, who has an autism spectrum disorder, didn't speak until he was 4 years old.
Washburn, who lives in Colonie, said she cried at night thinking about the life Buddy would have if he couldn't talk.
"I became a crazy mom and made sure he got the things he needed," Washburn said.
Her insurance company denied payment for speech therapy, so she found grants. Buddy, now 10, talks nonstop.