AUTISM RESEARCH

Autism Services and Supports: Impact on Families

Towson University, in collaboration with the University of Maryland Baltimore County, was awarded a three year grant by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to study the impacts and state utilization of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver Services (HCBS)  for children, youth and families affected by autism.

HCBS waiver programs are federal-state partnerships intended to help eligible people receive services they need in their homes and communities rather than in institutions. The goal of waiver programs is to enhance the quality of life and productivity of the individuals receiving the services and their families. Waiver programs vary by state, the needs of the individuals being served and the funds available. Some states have specific autism waiver programs, while others do not.

We hope our research on the impact of autism services and supports on families will lead eventually to policy changes, a more responsive system of care and improved supports and services for children and youth with autism and their families.

• Our Research
• The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

	The Autism Services and Supports: Impact on Families Advisory Board will meet on Friday, July 19, 2013. Thank you to all of the board members. View a list of the advisory board members (PDF)

The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the Department of Education, NIDRR grant number H133G120030. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

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