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Eligibility:
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Legal resident of Connecticut; Must be at least 3 years of age; Medicaid eligible; Primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder supported by a standardized diagnostic instrument such as the Autism Diagnostic and Observation Schedule (ADOS), Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS), etc.; Have manifested chronic characteristics of the disorder prior to age 22, which are presenting challenges in adulthood; Impairment expected to continue indefinitely (chronic); Have substantial functional limitations in 2 or more areas of major life activity: self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, economic self-sufficiency; Have an IQ score of 70 or over; Medicaid eligibility (HUSKY A, C, or D)
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