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​Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations BAS

Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations


https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/odp-info/odp-bureau-autism-services.html​


DHS Office of Developmental Programs - Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations

P.O. Box 2675

Harrisburg, PA 17105


Telephone: 1(866) 539-7689


The mission of the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations is to develop and manage services and supports to enhance the quality of life of Pennsylvanians living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and to support their families and caregivers.


Waiver Services

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/intellectual-disabilities-autism/autism-services.html


The Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) is available to adults with autism living in Dauphin, Lancaster, Cumberland, and Chester Counties.


Autism Services, Education, Resources & Training Collaborative (ASERT)

The ASERT Collaborative (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training) is a key component of the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations' strategy for supporting individuals with autism and their families throughout the Commonwealth.


Connect with ASERT's Statewide Resource Center by visiting PAautism.org (opens in a new tab), calling toll-free in PA: 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org, ASERTespanol@PAautism.org.


Many pieces of training for professionals who support individuals with autism are hosted on MyODP.org(opens in a new tab), including:


  • Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) providers accessing required and supplemental training


  • ACT 62 Behavior Specialist Licensure (BSL) applicants interested in training that can be applied toward the 90-hour requirement

  • Professionals accessing the BAS Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) required post-test and online trainer workshop

  • Professionals interested in expanding their understanding of appropriate supports for children and adults with autism MyODP Training & Resource Center

    MyODP.org(opens in a new tab) provides a single place for people to access ODP's virtual training, resources, and communications, as well as to register to attend face-to-face events.

    This streamlined learning management system has been designed with accessibility features and Google Translate so that ODP's materials are available to individuals, families, and professionals.


PA Autism Insurance Act (Act 62)

If you or someone you know is the parent of a child with autism, view information and resources about the PA Autism Insurance Act (Act 62)


https://paautism.org/office-developmental-programs/

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