DDS Autism Waiver Service Program Overview

The Autism Waiver Program at the Department of Developmental Services Autism Division serves children, birth through age 9, with an autism spectrum disorder who meet the eligibility criteria.

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

The Autism Waiver 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 3 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.