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Since July 1, 2001, the Autism
Waiver Program has provided eligible children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families a variety
of services in their homes and communities. Through
the current Autism Waiver Program, students and families
receive Respite Care, Environmental Accessibility
Adaptations, Family Training, Supported Employment,
Intensive Individual Support Services in the home
and community, Therapeutic Integration Service, and
Service Coordination. As of July 1, 2004, 167 students
and families receive services through the waiver.
An application for the renewal of the Medicaid
Home and Community-Based Service Waiver for
Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder Program has been submitted
to the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) by the
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH)
and the Maryland
State Department of Education (MSDE). The renewal
of the autism Waiver Program should occur on
September
28, 2004. Once further information is received regarding
the renewal of the Autism Waiver Program, it will
be posted on the website.
Information
brochure on the Autism Waiver
from the
Maryland State Department of Education
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