Intensive In-Home Treatment for Children with Autism
For young children (under the age of eight (8) years formally diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and approved by DHS for placement on the State Wait List. The intensive in-home treatment using intense behavioral methods can be provided through this specific CLTS Waiver service. The goal is to help reduce the challenging behaviors often found in children with ASD, and to improve their social, behavioral and communication skills that the child needs to be successful at home and in their community. Eligible children can participate in this intensive program for up to three (3) years, after which the child may qualify for ongoing Waiver services at a less intensive level, or other services that address the changing needs of the child as they grow and mature. Families may apply for this program, and other Children's long-term care programs, through Threshold by completing a single application process.
Intensive treatment is provided on a one-to-one (1:1) basis in the child’s home. A team, including a Lead and Senior Therapist, and line staff, develops and implements a treatment plan that is individualized to each child’s developmental needs. Specific skills are addressed that are clearly defined in observable terms and are measureable by direct observation throughout each treatment session. Intensive in-home treatment services involve up to 35 hours per week of face-to-face contact in the family home.
For more information about this program, please go to: www.cltswisconsin.org or contact:
Chris Hribal
Chris.Hribal@kenoshacounty.org
(262) 605-6684
or
Susan Roknic
sroknic@khds.org
(262) 657-7188
How to Apply
Parents may contact the CompassWisconsin: Threshold consultant at (866) 710-4054. The consultant will explain the program benefits and eligibility process, plus assist the family in deciding whether or not the children’s long-term support service is likely to be appropriate for their child. If the parent wishes to apply, the consultant will send the family an application packet.
Once the parent has completed all the paperwork and obtained the required documentation, the parent will need to call the Threshold consultant to set up the required home visit. The home visit is used to review the application materials for completeness, verify certain documentation, answer questions and give the consultant an opportunity to meet the family and child. Once all the application materials are complete, including required documentation, the consultant submits the child’s application to the Bureau of Long-Term Support (BLTS). BLTS reviews all program eligibility criteria and sends the family a letter that specifies whether or not the child is eligible.
For more information on how to apply for the CLTS Waiver, Intensive In-Home Treatment for Autism, and/or the Family Support Program (FSP), please check the CompassWisconsin-Threshold website at: www.compasswisconsin.org