Autism & I/DD

Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are a physical and/or cognitive impairments that occur before the age of 22. Autism spectrum disorder is generally considered a type of developmental disability that affects behavior and communication. The autism and I/DD market provides supports and health care services to these populations. Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the changes and challenges affecting I/DD and autism markets—the move to managed care and value-based care, the shift away from residential treatment, the increasing emphasis on consumer-directed care, and new workforce challenges.

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Yes, Telehealth Does Work For Consumers With I/DD

I’m a big fan of telehealth, both personally and professionally. But I’m quick to agree that telehealth doesn’t work for everyone. We just don’t know who that is right now (see Telehealth—Not For Everyone). As the large-scale adoption of telehealth continues—along with the evaluation of telehealth’s performance—mixed opinions about “best use” are emerging. A new… Read