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Promising Practices in HCBS: Delaware - Supported Employment for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
06/11/2007 | Requests *Summary
Delaware has helped several adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) work alongside people without disabilities, using both supported and competitive employment. The state emphasizes early transition planning for youth graduating from the school system. It also provides additional hours of support for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver participants with a history of significantly challenging behaviors. Over 50 waiver participants with ASD are employed in the community.
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Keywords
autism; Supported Employment; ASD
Topic
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Employment Programs
Type/Tool
Promising practices
Source
Thomson Reuters (formerly Medstat)
State
Delaware
Date Created
08/15/2007
Contact
Steve Eiken
Steve.Eiken@thomsonreuters.com
(651) 917-4174
Steve.Eiken@thomsonreuters.com
(651) 917-4174
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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