Kansas Autism Waiver Specialist Services

Heartspring offers services outlined by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Autism Waiver to families qualified to receive these services. The HCBS Autism Waiver is an early intensive intervention waiver for children birth to five years of age who have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Children are required to meet functional and financial eligibility guidelines and must utilize two waiver services every month.

Meeting the needs of parents who are seeking these services, Heartspring has qualified autism specialists as well as intensive individual support (IIS) providers delivering services to children across the state. The waiver will provide opportunities for children with autism to receive intensive early intervention treatment and primary caregivers will receive needed support through respite services. The program will greatly benefit children with autism and their families. In the future it may potentially provide a dramatic cost savings to the state as these children are less likely to depend on public services over the course of their lifetime. According to the Autism Society of America, the cost of lifelong care can be reduced by two-thirds with early diagnosis and intervention.

Autism specialists and IIS providers work with the entire family and will be spending time in your home so the relationships you have with these professionals fit you, your child and your family’s needs. For more information about the Kansas Early Autism Waiver, we invite you to visit their website.