IDD
ASD Awareness Index.docx
I have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Please be aware that:
ASD affects about 1 in 59 children in the United States
ASD affects children of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means every person with ASD has different skills, challenges, and needs.
People with ASD might be easily overwhelmed in a social or public environment due to sensitivity to sounds, sights and smells.
People with ASD often struggle with non-verbal communication, including eye contact, and may struggle to understand your social interactions.
To gain more information about Autism and ASD, check out the following resources:
https://www.autism-society.org/
https://www.autismspeaks.org/
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/facts.html
This is a website that lists requirements for qualifying for CAP/C:
https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/medicaid/get-started/find-programs-and-services/community-alternatives-program-for-children
This is a long overview of CAP/C that lists how you can access the waiver (slide 5):
https://files.nc.gov/ncdma/CAPC_Waiver_Beneficiary_Training_Guide.pdf
ParentResourceGuideNC
ABLE
ABLE Understanding ABLE Accounts Handout