The Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) is a 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver designed to provide long-term services and supports for community living, tailored to the specific needs of adults age 21 or older with ASD. The program is designed to help adults with autism spectrum disorder participate in their communities in the way they want to, based upon their identified needs.
The Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act (Public Law 113-295) was signed into law on December 19, 2014. The ABLE Act amends the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986 to create tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. The funds in the ABLE account do not count toward the $2,000 cap on assets that is required to remain eligible for critical government supports. An ABLE account may fund a variety of essential expenses for individuals with disabilities including medical and dental care, education, community-based supports, employment training, assistive technology, housing and transportation. The federal ABLE Act authorizes the states to develop their own ABLE programs, and many states have moved quickly to pass ABLE laws and are in various stages of developing their ABLE programs.
Different types of products for children with special physical needs to help in school and different difficulties in their day-to-day lives.
AAC Community is an effort to unite all individuals concerned with communication rights for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disability, autism, movement difficulties and other disabilities that create complex communication needs.
A comprehensive report talking about the factors that can cause problems in children with Autism in regards to their sleep patterns.
Special education social stories resources were designed to teach appropriate behaviors and social skills for children with special needs. They have been developed by Watson Institute consultants. The special education behavior and social stories can be adapted to suit individual needs. The Watson Institute 301 Camp Meeting Road Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-1800 or 866-893-4751
Free resources that helps families help their child who struggles with behavior, learning problems, or other special needs.
Working with the Pennsylvania Community on Transition State Leadership Team, agencies, and families, the Transition Health Care Checklist: Transition to Adult Living in Pennsylvania (Modifiable PDF); Text; Spanish (PDF) was created by The Pennsylvania Department of Health and their community partners to guide youth, families, and professionals during this time of change.
Webpage with links to resources for printables, tips, and techniques for teachers to use to help better care for a child with special needs.
