"At Compleat Kidz, a fast-growing chain of autism clinics based in North Carolina, the policy is firm: Naps cannot be longer than seven minutes before children are awakened to resume therapy."
Sarah Kliff and Margot Sanger-Katz for The New York Times: nytimes.com/2026/05/23/health/…
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"A New York Times investigation found that the clinics often prioritize billing opportunities in ways that may harm children and overcharge the government. Many overprescribe hours, and some discourage parents from enrolling their children in school.
Medicaid reimbursements to the clinics have strained state budgets. But legislatures have had a hard time curbing spending."
nytimes.com/2026/05/23/health/…
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