FAQs
What is the Family Support Medicaid Waiver?
Family Supports Waiver: This waiver provides Medicaid HCBS waiver services to participants in a range of community settings as an alternative to care in an intermediate care facility individuals with developmental disabilities or related conditions. The waiver serves persons with a developmental disability, intellectual disability or autism and who have substantial functional limitations, as defined under “Persons with related conditions” in 42 CFR 435.1010. Participants may choose to live in their own home, family home or community setting appropriate to their needs. Participants develop an Individualized Support Plan using a person-centered planning process guided by an Individual Support Team. The IST includes the participant, their case manager and anyone else of the participant’s choosing but typically family and/or friends. The participant, with the team, selects services, identifies service providers of their choice and develops a plan of care and is subject to an annual waiver services cap of $17,300. The FSW provides access to meaningful and necessary home- and community-based services and supports, implements services and supports in a manner that respects the participant’s personal beliefs and customs, ensures that services are cost-effective, facilitates the participant’s involvement in the community where he/she lives and works, facilitates the participant’s development of social relationships in his/her home and work communities, and facilitates the participant’s independent living. (https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2639.htm)
Click here for more information from the Arc of Indiana.
What is ABA therapy?
ABA - or Applied Behavior Analysis - is a therapy provided to individuals with Autism based on the science of learning and behavior. This type of therapy is designed to understand specific behaviors of the individuals and environmental affects. The goal is to increase positive behaviors and decrease the unwanted ones.
BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) will work with families to develop an individualized plan to support each child. There is regular progress monitoring and communication with parents embedded into the program.
Visit Autism Speaks page to learn more.
Bartholomew County providers:
Beyond the Label - Home based
Hope Bridge - In Facility
Imprint Pediatric Therapy - In Facility
Inclusive Options - In Facility
Kindred Ties Therapy -In Facility
Lighthouse Autism Center - In Facility
Unlocking the Spectrum - In Facility
How do the schools in Bartholomew County support families and kids with Autism?
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation has a team of educators that serve as the Autism Coordinators. They work with families and the teachers to support IEPs and provide regular communication on tools, resources, strategies, and more!
AUTISM COORDINATORS
Kelsey Endres, BCBA: CSA Lincoln, Parkside, Schmitt, Smith
Email: endresk@bcsc.k12.in.us
Bethany Scruton: CSA Fodrea, Southside, Taylorsville, Central, CSA New Tech, East HS, North HS
Email: scrutonb@bcsc.k12.in.us
Amber Wolf, BCBA: Clifty Creek, Mt. Healthy, Richards, Rockcreek, Northside, Co-Op Schools (Brown Co and Greensburg)
Email: wolfam@bcsc.k12.in.us
What can the Arc of Bartholomew County do for us?
The Arc of Bartholomew County is THE resource center for individuals with disabilities. There are multiple resources and supports that they offer our community. Here are just a few:
Providing training and development for families, businesses, and the community
Advocating for individuals with disabilities at the local, State, and Federal level to guide public policy & legislation
Building community awareness & support
Connecting families and individuals to Support Groups, Self-Advocacy Groups, and Community Resources.
Fundraising to support innovative ways to support the community
Providing guidance on the Indiana Waiver, Guardianship, and Special Needs Trust
Have an older child out of High School and need programming for adult?
Here are some day programs that you might look into. They offer a variety of program options for adult with disabilities to help enhance their daily living, independence, social, and job skills.
Have a question you want to ask?
Email your questions to columbusautismnetwork@gmail.com.