Autism Services | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Autism Services | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Intellectual Disabilites & Autism
Autism Services
The information shared in this site is intended to communicate efforts of the Department of Human Services (DHS) to enhance the quality of life and independence of Pennsylvanians with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and to support their families and caregivers.
Adult Autism Programs in PA
Waiver Services
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) supports children and adults with autism through services and supports available in the following four waivers:
Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
Community Living Waiver
Consolidated Waiver
Person/Family Directed Support Waiver (PFDS)
Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP)
Learn more about ACAP
The Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP)
is available to adults with autism living in Dauphin, Lancaster, Cumberland, and Chester Counties.
Autism Services, Education, Resources, & Training Collaborative (ASERT)
Learn more about ASERT
The ASERT Collaborative (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training) is a key component of the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations' strategy for supporting individuals with autism and their families throughout the Commonwealth. Connect with ASERT's Statewide Resource Center by visiting PAautism.org, calling toll-free at 877-231-4244 or emailing
info@PAautism.org
or
ASERTespanol@PAautism.org
.
MyODP Training & Resource Center
Visit MyODP
The MyODP Resource & Training Center provides a single place for people to access ODP's virtual training, resources, and communications, as well as to register to attend face-to-face events. This streamlined learning management system has been designed with accessibility features and Google Translate so that ODP's materials are available to individuals, families, and professionals.
Many pieces of training for professionals who support individuals with autism are hosted on MyODP, including:
Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) providers accessing required and supplemental training
ACT 62 Behavior Specialist Licensure (BSL) applicants interested in training that can be applied toward the 90-hour requirement
Professionals accessing the BAS Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) required post-test and online trainer workshop
Professionals interested in expanding their understanding of appropriate supports for children and adults with autism
Individuals, families, and professionals interested in additional autism-specific resources and training opportunities are also encouraged to visit the
ASERT website
.
Pennsylvania Austism Surveillance Project (PASP)
Learn More about PASP
The
Pennsylvania Autism Surveillance Project (PASP)
is a cross-agency collaboration between the Pennsylvania departments of Human Services (DHS), Education (PDE), and Health (DOH). Using the CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, this partnership will have the ability to track the number and characteristics of children on the autism spectrum in multiple communities in the United States.
PA Autism Insurance Act (Act 62)
Learn More about Act 62
If you or someone you know is the parent of a child with autism, view information and resources about the PA Autism Insurance Act (Act 62)
Additional Resources
To access the following reports, please use the links below:
Executive Summary of the Final Report of the Autism Task Force
Release Date: 2004
PA Autism Census Project Final Report
Release Date: 2009
2014 Autism Census Study Update
Comprehensive findings and additional information
PA Autism Needs Assessment Reports
A survey of Individuals and Families Living with Autism
Contact ODP
Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations
Phone:
1-866-539-7689
(toll free)
Address:
Department of Human Services
Office of Developmental Programs, Bureau of Autism Services
P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105
ASERT
For information about available resources through the ASERT Collaborative:
•
Call:
877-231-4244
•
Email:
info@PAautism.org
Intellectual Disabilites & Autism
Autism Services
The information shared in this site is intended to communicate efforts of the Department of Human Services (DHS) to enhance the quality of life and independence of Pennsylvanians with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and to support their families and caregivers.
Adult Autism Programs in PA
Waiver Services
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) supports children and adults with autism through services and supports available in the following four waivers:
Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
Community Living Waiver
Consolidated Waiver
Person/Family Directed Support Waiver (PFDS)
Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP)
Learn more about ACAP
The Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP)
is available to adults with autism living in Dauphin, Lancaster, Cumberland, and Chester Counties.
Autism Services, Education, Resources, & Training Collaborative (ASERT)
Learn more about ASERT
The ASERT Collaborative (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training) is a key component of the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations' strategy for supporting individuals with autism and their families throughout the Commonwealth. Connect with ASERT's Statewide Resource Center by visiting PAautism.org, calling toll-free at 877-231-4244 or emailing
info@PAautism.org
or
ASERTespanol@PAautism.org
.
MyODP Training & Resource Center
Visit MyODP
The MyODP Resource & Training Center provides a single place for people to access ODP's virtual training, resources, and communications, as well as to register to attend face-to-face events. This streamlined learning management system has been designed with accessibility features and Google Translate so that ODP's materials are available to individuals, families, and professionals.
Many pieces of training for professionals who support individuals with autism are hosted on MyODP, including:
Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) providers accessing required and supplemental training
ACT 62 Behavior Specialist Licensure (BSL) applicants interested in training that can be applied toward the 90-hour requirement
Professionals accessing the BAS Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) required post-test and online trainer workshop
Professionals interested in expanding their understanding of appropriate supports for children and adults with autism
Individuals, families, and professionals interested in additional autism-specific resources and training opportunities are also encouraged to visit the
ASERT website
.
Pennsylvania Austism Surveillance Project (PASP)
Learn More about PASP
The
Pennsylvania Autism Surveillance Project (PASP)
is a cross-agency collaboration between the Pennsylvania departments of Human Services (DHS), Education (PDE), and Health (DOH). Using the CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, this partnership will have the ability to track the number and characteristics of children on the autism spectrum in multiple communities in the United States.
PA Autism Insurance Act (Act 62)
Learn More about Act 62
If you or someone you know is the parent of a child with autism, view information and resources about the PA Autism Insurance Act (Act 62)
Additional Resources
To access the following reports, please use the links below:
Executive Summary of the Final Report of the Autism Task Force
Release Date: 2004
PA Autism Census Project Final Report
Release Date: 2009
2014 Autism Census Study Update
Comprehensive findings and additional information
PA Autism Needs Assessment Reports
A survey of Individuals and Families Living with Autism
Contact ODP
Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations
Phone:
1-866-539-7689
(toll free)
Address:
Department of Human Services
Office of Developmental Programs, Bureau of Autism Services
P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105
ASERT
For information about available resources through the ASERT Collaborative:
•
Call:
877-231-4244
•
Email:
info@PAautism.org