The Autism Waiver Program at DDS

The Children’s Autism Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program

The Autism Waiver Program (AWP) allows children to receive Expanded Habilitation, Education, in-home services and supports, such as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Floor Time, for a total of up to 3 years. At the conclusion of the three years of the intensive in-home services, a child may access ongoing Supplemental Services (for example respite and goods and services, etc.) that meet the child’s needs and help with the transition out of the intensive Autism Waiver Program until the child’s 10th birthday. Open application period is October 14, 2022 to October 31, 2022.