A National Review of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Summary
Autism spectrum disorders are among the fastest-growing developmental disability diagnosis in the US. This growing number highlights the need to learn more about the services & supports that are currently available for adults with ASD, & consider those that will be needed throughout their adult lifespan. The purpose of the study was to investigate how people with ASD are being served across states in HCBS, including service eligibility, state trends specific to autism services & lessons learned.
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Populations
Sources
Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
Programs/Initiatives
States
Keywords
Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF-MR); Autism spectrum disorders (ASD); Autism-Specific Waivers; Services on Autism-Specific Waivers
Contact
Vicki
Gaylord
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gaylo001@umn.edu
Phone
612-624-6347