Provided is a list of currently identified states reported to have Waiver or pilot programs specifically for persons with autism:

California
Pennsylvania
Conneticut (state funded)
Colorado
Illinois
Kansas
Maryland
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Wisconsin

Additional states may be identified as research continues.

Links:

CMS

National Association of State Directors (NASDDDS)

Massachusetts Autism Waiver Information:

• Autism Waiver Services

• Autism Waiver doc. (see attached below)

Things to Do

1. Increase ability of providers in their awareness of red flags in EC settings (preschools, home and child care settings)

• Identify providers in our areas

• Susannah will look into LEND grant for DVD, satellite or webinars trainings

2.  Find out who is over the CHOICES program to make training mandatory (Adrienne)

3.  Talk to Pam about B23 interims to get better pic of autism (Adrienne)

4.  Talk to Pam about B23 providers giving parents conflicting info with others on the team regarding autism.   (Adrienne)