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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Tricare To Expand Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration Program
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16% Of I/DD Support Provider Organizations Report Program Closures During Pandemic Likely Permanent
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HCBS Recipients With I/DD Have A 3.6 To 4.8 Times Higher COVID Mortality Risk Compared To Peers Without I/DD
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Physical Activity Among Teenage Youth With Autism Less Than Among Their Neurotypical Peers
Making Choice A Community Living Option
I recently wrote about the challenges—and successes—in helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) move from institutions into the community (see Moving Consumers With I/DD To The Community, Where Are We?). Among the many reader comments, I was struck by the observations of Peggy Terhune, Chief Executive Officer, Monarch. She said, “The whole concept of supported… Read
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Latest Resources
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Government Contract Bidding Opportunities
- Maryland Seeks Autism Waiver Quality Assurance Analyst Services
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- Missouri Awards Telemedicine Services for the I/DD Population Contract to StationMD Professional Corporation
- Delaware Awards Home and Community-Based Services for Individuals With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Contract to Amici Associates, LLC
Government Contract Award Announcements
- Missouri Awards Telemedicine Services for the I/DD Population Contract to StationMD Professional Corporation
- Delaware Awards Home and Community-Based Services for Individuals With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Contract to Above Expectations, LLC
- Nevada Awards Cost-Based Rate Study On Services Under the Waiver for Individuals With Intellectual and Development Disabilities Contract to Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC
- Alabama Awards Foreign Language Interpreting Services Contract to ARCH Language Network, Inc.
