N.D. Autism Services
Welcome to the Autism Services Unit of the N.D. Department of Human Services.
This website is intended to provide information to parents and professionals on the state of service delivery and supports for those with autism and their families in North Dakota. Stay tuned as this website evolves and grows with your input and suggestions.
Autism Spectrum Disorders - what are they?
Autism Spectrum Disorders are developmental disorders that cause significant impairments in the areas of:
- Socialization
- Learning
- Communication
- Behavior
- Play Skills
These deficits can lead to serious behaviors and interfere with daily living.
Characteristics do not usually manifest until between one and three years old and symptoms and level of impairments vary widely.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Evidence-Based Practices - What are they?
The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (NPCD-ASD) at the FPG Child Development Institute recently published a new report, Evidence-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (2014).
In 2010, NPDC conducted a review of the literature (from 1997-2007) on autism spectrum disorders and identified 24 evidence-based practices. The center has just updated the review, screening approximately 29,000 articles about autism spectrum disorders to identify the soundest research on interventions for children from birth to age 22.
The new report identifies 27 focused intervention practices that provide a solid, empirical basis on which to design programs for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.
The evidence-based categories are:
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News
Save the Date - First Annual N.D. Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference - Oct. 20-22, 2014 - Ramada Bismarck Hotel, Bismarck, N.D. More information will be posted about the conference on this webpage.
March 4, 2014 - The Autism Spectrum Disorder waiver amendment was submitted to Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, for their review. CMS has a minimum of 90 days to review and approve.
Dec. 3, 2013 - To allow for tribal notification (30 days) and public comments, as well as the minimum of 90 days that Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has to review and approve the waiver changes (for a total of 120 days), it is anticipated that the new Autism Spectrum Disorder waiver will have an effective date of June 1, 2014.
Oct. 28, 2013 - The Autism Spectrum Disorder waiver renewal was accepted by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Oct. 25, 2013.
Public Comment
The Autism Spectrum Disorder waiver is no longer open for public comment. The N.D. Department of Human Services will post a copy of the amended waiver once it has been granted approval by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Resources
Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force
Autism Spectrum Disorder Waiver (effective 11/01/2010) - Based on the 2013 legislative session, changes to this waiver cannot take effect until on or after Jan. 1, 2014, AND will require approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The public will be notified if any anticipated changes are made to the waiver. (4.42mb pdf)
Contact
Autism Services Unit
Trisha Page, State Autism Coordinator
N.D. Department of Human Services
1237 W. Divide Avenue, Suite 1C
Bismarck, ND 58501-1208
Phone: 701-328-8949
Toll Free: 800-755-2719
ND Relay TTY: 800-366-6888
Fax: 701-328-8969
E-Mail: tpage@nd.gov
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