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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Individuals With Co-Occurring Intellectual Disabilities & Autism Twice As Likely To Have Long-Term Health Conditions
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A Low Percentage Of People With Autism Have Received Recommended Genetic Testing
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For Black Children, Autism Diagnosis Delayed By An Average Of Three Years After Parents Seek Professional Help
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1.9% Of U.S. Children Have Autism, Up 10% From 2014

Moving Consumers With I/DD To The Community, Where Are We?
There are approximately 15.5 million people in the United States with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD)—about 4.75% of the total U.S. population. While 105,000 consumers with I/DD were living in institutions in 1985, that number is now likely well under 20,000 (see State Of The States In Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities). This glide path from institution to… Read
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Latest Resources
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- Ohio COVID-19 Vaccination Population/Occupation Data Checklist
- South Dakota DHS Overview Of Plan For Regional I/DD Crisis Diversion Centers
- The Guidance Center: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile
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Government Contract Bidding Opportunities
- California's Santa Clara County Seeks Comprehensive Benefit Management Solution for Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavioral Health Services
- Nevada Awards Cost-Based Rate Study On Services Under the Waiver for Individuals With Intellectual and Development Disabilities Contract to Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC
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- Maine Seeks Self-Advocacy for Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, or Acquired Brain Injury
Government Contract Award Announcements
- Nevada Awards Cost-Based Rate Study On Services Under the Waiver for Individuals With Intellectual and Development Disabilities Contract to Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC
- South Dakota Awards I/DD Care Continuum Assessment Services Contract to AW Holdings, LLC, dba Benchmark Human Services
- Florida Awards Medicaid Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities Examination Services Contract to Cherry Bekaert and Holland, LLP
- Wisconsin Awards Day Programming and Transportation Services Contract to Mobility Training and Independent Living Program, Inc.