Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)

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.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be age 21 or older.
  
• Level of Care
  
  • Medical Evaluation
    
  • Diagnosis of autism

  View the Waiver

  Directory of Providers

  • Services & Supports Directory on COMPASS
  • Services & Supports Directory on MyODP

  Available Services
  

  In addition to Supports Coordination, the following services are offered under the Adult Autism Waiver:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Career Planning
    • Job Finding
    • Vocational Assessment
    • Residential Habilitation
      
    • Respite
    • Small Group Employment
    • Specialized Skill Development
      • Behavioral Specialist Services
      • Systematic Skill Building
      • Community Support
      • Supported Employment
        
        • Extended Employment Supports
          
        • Intensive Job Coaching