DDS Autism Waiver Program Open Enrollment
An Important Message to Massachusetts Families With Children Under Age 9 Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Open Request Application Period October 16, 2023 to October 31, 2023.
The Autism Division of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) runs an Autism Waiver Program that provides one-to-one interventions to help children with autism who exhibit severe behavior, social and communication problems through a service called Expanded Habilitation, Education (intensive in-home services and supports).
Autism Alliance Supports Available During Covid-19
Dear Families and Friends,
We hope this message finds you and your family safe and healthy. Although we are living through unprecedented times there are signs of hope emerging. We are seeing the “flattening of the curve” across the US and across the Commonwealth.
Autism Alliance Annual Appeal
Thank you to all who have donated to the Autism Alliance this year! There is still time in 2019 to help support all of the programs that the Alliance provides throughout the year.
DESE/DDS Program Open Enrollment Period begins March 1, 2022
Dear Families,
The DESE/DDS Program is a collaboration between the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for DDS-eligible students who are at risk of a future residential placement.
Autism Alliance TOP Picks Autism Welcoming Summer Recreation
Have you been looking for fun places to bring your family? Are you worried about the business being Autism Friendly? Worry no further. The Autism Alliance has trained and certified several businesses in MetroWest. We would like to share our TOP Picks for Autism Welcoming recreation this summer.
