Sunday, February 14, 2010
New Special Needs Planning Center Website
The new Special Needs Planning Center website is up and running at http://www.thesnpcenter.com/. In the coming weeks we'll get our national workshop calendar updated and continue to add resources over time.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
About the Kansas Autism Waiver, from Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS)
The information from documents found on the Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) website:
SRS Summary of Services
For more information about SRS:
http://www.srskansas.org
Children Served by the Autism Waiver
Selection Process for Autism Services
Types of Services Provided
Training Opportunities for Service Providers
Children Served by the Autism Waiver
The target population for this waiver includes children with:
Autism,
Asperger’s Syndrome, and
Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified.
Children are able to enter the waiver program from the age of diagnosis until their sixth birthday. The autism waiver services are limited to three years, however, an additional year may be submitted for approval.
The institutional alternative for the Waiver program is a State Mental Health Hospital.
Eligibility for Services
To be eligible for the Autism Waiver services a child must:
Receive an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis by a licensed Medical Doctor or Ph.D. Psychologist using one of the following approved autism specific screening tools.
CARS – Childhood Autism Rating Scale
GARS – Gilliam Autism Rating Scale
ADOS – Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale
ADI – Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised
ASDS – Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale
Other Autism specific tools are also approved on an individual basis by the SRS Review Team
Please visit the Online Library for more information about these screening tools
When their position on the Autism Waiver waiting list comes up, the child will be assessed for a Level of Care Determination to establish functional eligibility for Waiver services. The Vineland II Survey Interview Adaptive Behavior Scales will be the tool used to assess functional eligibility.
A total score or a score on any two elements of the Adaptive areas (Communication, Daily Living Skills, Socialization, and Motor skills) of two standard deviations below the mean (score of 70) makes a child eligible for the Waiver.
OR
A total score or a score on any two elements of the Adaptive areas (Communication, Daily Living Skills, Socialization, and Motor skills) of one standard deviation below the mean (score of 85) prompts the assessor to review the scores on the Maladaptive Behaviors (internal, external, or total). If the Maladaptive Score on the internal, external or total is clinically significant the child is eligible for the Waiver.
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Adams Burch, LLC - This site should not substitute personal professional, legal or medical advice in any way. The accuracy and personal applicability of this information is not guaranteed.
SRS Summary of Services
For more information about SRS:
http://www.srskansas.org
Children Served by the Autism Waiver
Selection Process for Autism Services
Types of Services Provided
Training Opportunities for Service Providers
Children Served by the Autism Waiver
The target population for this waiver includes children with:
Autism,
Asperger’s Syndrome, and
Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified.
Children are able to enter the waiver program from the age of diagnosis until their sixth birthday. The autism waiver services are limited to three years, however, an additional year may be submitted for approval.
The institutional alternative for the Waiver program is a State Mental Health Hospital.
Eligibility for Services
To be eligible for the Autism Waiver services a child must:
Receive an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis by a licensed Medical Doctor or Ph.D. Psychologist using one of the following approved autism specific screening tools.
CARS – Childhood Autism Rating Scale
GARS – Gilliam Autism Rating Scale
ADOS – Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale
ADI – Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised
ASDS – Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale
Other Autism specific tools are also approved on an individual basis by the SRS Review Team
Please visit the Online Library for more information about these screening tools
When their position on the Autism Waiver waiting list comes up, the child will be assessed for a Level of Care Determination to establish functional eligibility for Waiver services. The Vineland II Survey Interview Adaptive Behavior Scales will be the tool used to assess functional eligibility.
A total score or a score on any two elements of the Adaptive areas (Communication, Daily Living Skills, Socialization, and Motor skills) of two standard deviations below the mean (score of 70) makes a child eligible for the Waiver.
OR
A total score or a score on any two elements of the Adaptive areas (Communication, Daily Living Skills, Socialization, and Motor skills) of one standard deviation below the mean (score of 85) prompts the assessor to review the scores on the Maladaptive Behaviors (internal, external, or total). If the Maladaptive Score on the internal, external or total is clinically significant the child is eligible for the Waiver.
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Adams Burch, LLC - This site should not substitute personal professional, legal or medical advice in any way. The accuracy and personal applicability of this information is not guaranteed.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Special Needs Planning Workshop in Las Vegas: Transition Focus
Our next special needs planning workshop is set for Las Vegas on Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00pm. The workshop will be held in the law offices of:
Fette + Helquist/Tax Lawyers, LLC
8880 Sunset Road, Suite 250
Las Vegas, NV 89148
For more information or to register for the workshop please contact the special needs planning center at (816) 741-1100 or email hburch@specialneedskc.com.
Workshop summary below:
There are a number of issues to address between the ages of 16 and 25 for families who have a child with special needs. We will cover the transition from school to adulthood and outline why Social Security and Medicaid are critical components to enhancing the quality of life for our children. We will also review the regulations involved with retaining Social Security. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of graduating at age 18 and the transition from the school system to adulthood. The eventual transition from living at>home into an independent living or a residential setting will be worked through and work programs discussed. You will walk out with a better understanding of the resources available prior to age 18 and more importantly beyond age 18. Guardianship will be defined and we’ll consider what alternatives may be available. The workshop will cover why you need to develop a continuity of care plan for when you are no longer able to take care of your child or children. We’ll also illustrate how Special Needs Trusts help to ensure the quality of life for your child when you are no longer able to provide support.
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Adams Burch, LLC - This site should not substitute personal professional, legal or medical advice in any way. The accuracy and personal applicability of this information is not guaranteed.
Fette + Helquist/Tax Lawyers, LLC
8880 Sunset Road, Suite 250
Las Vegas, NV 89148
For more information or to register for the workshop please contact the special needs planning center at (816) 741-1100 or email hburch@specialneedskc.com.
Workshop summary below:
There are a number of issues to address between the ages of 16 and 25 for families who have a child with special needs. We will cover the transition from school to adulthood and outline why Social Security and Medicaid are critical components to enhancing the quality of life for our children. We will also review the regulations involved with retaining Social Security. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of graduating at age 18 and the transition from the school system to adulthood. The eventual transition from living at>home into an independent living or a residential setting will be worked through and work programs discussed. You will walk out with a better understanding of the resources available prior to age 18 and more importantly beyond age 18. Guardianship will be defined and we’ll consider what alternatives may be available. The workshop will cover why you need to develop a continuity of care plan for when you are no longer able to take care of your child or children. We’ll also illustrate how Special Needs Trusts help to ensure the quality of life for your child when you are no longer able to provide support.
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Adams Burch, LLC - This site should not substitute personal professional, legal or medical advice in any way. The accuracy and personal applicability of this information is not guaranteed.
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