Respite Services

• Respite Care: Temporary relief for primary caregivers, ensuring their loved ones receive the care and attention they need.

• Adaptive Learning Programs: Customized programs designed to enhance learning and development for individuals with autism.

• Therapeutic Interventions: Evidence-based therapies to support emotional and behavioral well-being.

• Community Integration: Activities and programs that promote socialization and community involvement.

We Provide autism services in these areas

Service Locations

Central Region:

• Baltimore City

• Baltimore County

• Harford County

• Howard County

• Anne Arundel County

Eastern Shore Region:

• Cecil County

• Kent County

• Talbot County

• Queen Anne's County

Western Region:

• Carroll County

• Frederick County

Maryland's Autism Waiver

Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism Waiver)

Purpose

The Autism Waiver (AW) is designed to provide community-based, long-term, person-centered therapeutic services and support to eligible children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to enable home and community living as an alternative to institutional care.

Eligibility

The AW Registry is a list of individuals interested in AW services. Families must contact the AW Registry at 866-417-3480 to be eligible to apply to the AW when a vacancy occurs. Children and youth must meet the following criteria to enroll in the AW when eligible to apply:

• Have a current diagnosis of ASD;

• ages are 1 through the end of the school semester when the child turns 21 years old;

• Reside in Maryland;

• Have an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) with at least 15 hours per week of special education and/or related services;

• Meet eligibility requirements for an ICF-IID institutional level of care;

• Can be served and safely maintained in the home and community with AW services; and

• Meet financial eligibility for Medical Assistance; their monthly income may not exceed 300% of SSI benefits, and their countable assets may not exceed $2,000 or $2500 (depending on eligibility category).