IN-HOME AUTISM PROGRAM

 

  •  Who may qualify?

    Children under the age of 8 who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (autism, aspergers syndrom, or pevasive developmental disorder NOS) by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.  Parent(s) must agree to a minimum or 12 months and a minimum of 20 hours per week of in-home therapy to be in the program.

Services Provided

  • Intensive in-home autism therapy

  • Family Involvement

  • Post Intensive Services
    - Respite Care
    - Support and Service Coordination
    - Adaptive & Communication Aids
    - Consumer Education and Training
    - Personal Emergency Response System
    - Specialized Medical and Therapeutic Supplies

How to Apply:

  1. Diagnosis by license psychologist, psychiatrist, or medical doctor

  2. Referral to The Human Service Center

  3. Disability determination is needed before application can be made to the State

  4. The State will contact the Support and Service Coordinator who will then submit the application to add your child to the State autism waiting list (approx. 11 months)

  5. The State will contact the Coordinator once your child can begin

To apply contact:  Melanie Fralick, The Human Service Center, PO Box 897, Rhinelander, WI  54501, 715-369-2215, ext. 1206, mf@thehumanservicecenter.org.

 

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