Target population
Children birth through age 5 with a medical diagnosis of autism who are at risk of institutionalization in either a facility for the developmentally disabled or a hospital.
Services provided
Case management and rehabilitative and behavioral therapies in the child',s home or in a community setting.
Licensed staff routinely on-site
Varies depending on the facility. Therapists must have at least a bachelor',s degree in a human services field and 2,000 hours of training in behavioral therapies.