UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio -- A fifth-grade girl at Upper Arlington organized a walk for autism at Tremont Elementary School.
Eleven-year-old Tina Hohman wants her classmates to know what autism is and that children with autism can go to school and play just like other children.
Tina's brother Thomas has autism and joined his sister and mother on the walk around school property.
Tina and her friends at Tremont Elementary School in Upper Arlington came up with the idea of a walk and took their idea to the principal and Tina's mom.
Mary Lynn Bates says she's proud of her daughter and agrees more people need to know about the condition.
The Hohmans say one in 150 children has autism. They say more funding is needed for treatment and research. They would also like to see more private insurance companies cover therapies for children with autism.
The Ohio Senate Republican version of the state budget bill, also known as House Bill 1 would remove the requirement that health insurance companies offer coverage for autism spectrum disorders.
Senate Republicans say they remain open to future discussion about how to improve care for families and children dealing with autism.
The kids who walked to raise awareness were a few minutes late for lunch, but say it was worth it.
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