Are there special therapy services for children with autism?
The state of Wisconsin currently offers funding for in home autism treatment through a waiver system. Children under the age of eight with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder, who demonstrate a medical need, may be eligible to receive up to three years of funding for intensive autism treatment. Children older than eight may be eligible for other funding for a variety of services. Contact your county human services department to inquire about eligibility for state funded Intensive Autism Services (for children under the age of 8). For more information about the State of Wisconsin Autism Services, visit: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services -http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/clts/autism/autismqa1.htm See also: http://www.wwaacc.org/firststeps There are intensive home-based therapy programs in Wisconsin for children with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. Programs providing these therapy services may utilize a variety of methods in developing a therapy p
