Insurance for autism services is its own full-time job. I've spent more hours on hold than I have in any therapy session, and I've learned a lot the hard way. A starting set of things that have helped us: - Know your state's autism insurance mandate. Most U.S. states require coverage of autism services, but the specifics vary wildly. - Get everything in writing. "Yes, that's covered" on a phone call is worth nothing without a reference number and ideally a written confirmation. - Read the denia…