Our Services

Autism Services we provide

RESPITE SERVICES

Caring for a child or adolescent with autism can be both rewarding and demanding.
At Kay Services Inc., we provide Respite Care Services that offer temporary relief to families and caregivers while ensuring that each individual continues to receive high-quality care and engagement.

Our respite program provides:

  • A safe, nurturing, and structured environment

  • Supervision by trained and compassionate staff

  • Fun and meaningful activities that encourage social interaction and independence

  • Flexible scheduling to meet each family’s needs

Our goal is to give families peace of mind, knowing their loved one is cared for in a supportive, autism-friendly environment.

INTENSIVE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES (IISS)

Our IISS program helps children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop essential life, communication, and social skills through structured, individualized support.

Our services include:

  • Behavioral support using positive strategies

  • Skill-building activities that promote independence

  • Community integration opportunities

  • Social and emotional development through guided interaction

  • Family collaboration to reinforce progress at home

Each child receives one-on-one support from a trained staff member who tailors sessions to meet their specific developmental goals.

SERVICE AREAS

Kay Services Inc. proudly serves families across Maryland, including:

Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Queen Anne’s County, Somerset County, St. Mary’s County, Talbot County, Washington County, Wicomico County, and Worcester 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).