The Montgomery County Maryland Chapter of the Autism Society of America

MCASA is a group of parents and professionals dedicated to the education and welfare of adults and children with severe disorders of communication and behavior.  Our mission, through advocacy, information, referral, support groups, and financial aid, is to make Montgomery County a better place for persons with autism. Join us.  Click here to print a membership application.  

Autism Waiver

The Maryland Autism Waiver provides an array of services for eligible children with autism spectrum disorders ages one to 21 to support them in their homes and communities.   These services are at no cost to families.  Through the waiver,  children are be eligible for services such as Respite Care, Intensive Individual Supports, Therapeutic Recreation and Environmental Adaptations.   All waiver participants  also receive a Medicaid card.

To apply for the waiver, or for more information, contact  Montgomery County Waiver Specialist, David Cross, at 301-279-3936,  or Joan Liversidge, the Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers contact at 240-777-4477.

Below is a list of documents that more fully explain the autism waiver.  Many thanks to the Howard County ASA for assembling these documents and making them available to us.

Waiver Fact Sheet

Waiver Services

Waiver Billing Rates and Codes

Level of Care Determination Form

Instructions on Filling out the Level of Care Form