MILWAUKEE - For years, Wisconsin lawmakers have talked about getting health insurance to pay for autism treatments, but nothing has been done. After last week's election, the Democrats now have the votes to get it passed. For Tim and Stephanie Mauck of Waukesha, raising their autistic son Robbie is both a joy and a challenge. "With your child, you're willing to do almost anything to help them be better," said Tim Mauck. Robbie is 15-years-old. Behavior therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy cost the Mauck family $7,000 to $9,000 a year. Insurance isn't much help. "As soon as they find out you have an autistic child they say, 'That's it, we're not covering anything,'" said Mauck. In Wisconsin, health insurance does not cover most autism treatments. "We have been fighting this battle for a couple of years now, with legislators of both parties saying they support the idea," said Governor Jim Doyle. Opponents say the Democrats' plan was too costly, and it would send health insurance rates for everyone higher, but with the Democrats now in control of the Assembly, autism has now become a top priority. "It would be awesome. That would help not just our family, but all the other families throughout the state," Mauck said. Republican State Senator Glenn Grothman of West Bend says he believes Democrats have the votes to pass a bill, if one is proposed. He says he hopes their plan covers only the most effective treatments and isn't unnecessarily expensive.