This web site has information and worksheets for adults on the autism spectrum, supporters, and healthcare providers. It focuses on primary healthcare, or healthcare with a regular doctor.
Make a Personalized Accommodations Report for your healthcare provider.This section also has information on: Healthcare, Staying Healthy, Your Rights in Healthcare, Autism Information, Medical Information, Checklists and Worksheets.
Access to Independence, Inc. is a non-profit, consumer controlled Independent Living Center (ILC) that provides advocacy, resources, and services to people of all ages with all types of disabilities in Dane, Columbia, Green, and Dodge counties in south-central Wisconsin. ILC's are a nationwide network of consumer controlled disability resource centers, where the majority of board and staff are people with disabilities. Through our Independent Living (IL) Philosophy, we help people develop the tools and skills to make informed choice for themselves and work to increase the choices available to people with disabilities. We are a part of a network of centers across the nation and one of the eight centers in Wisconsin. All centers share the Independent Living Philosophy and focus on providing specific services that help people with disabilities live as independently as they choose.
Services:Information and ReferralAvailable to any individual in the community who has a disability related question, concern or needAdvocacyACCESS works to assist individuals to communicate their needs to obtain services and support.Peer SupportStaff and trained volunteers with disabilities assist consumers with reaching independent living goals.Skills TrainingIndividualized and group training in many skill areasTransition ServicesSpecialized help in areas of community and post secondary transitionYouth ServicesAccess provides a wide variety of classes and services specifically for youth 18 and underAssistive TechnologyOver 1,000 devices can be tried, and many can by borrowed, free of charge for up to three weeksAssessibility AssessmentHome safety, workplace accessibility, and ADA compliance assessments to improve physical and programmatic accessibility.
ACT offers a wide variety of ABA service options to meet the needs of your family. Our program is as unique as your child. With both intensive and non-intensive in-home ABA therapy, our goal is for your child to learn and thrive in treatment and to enjoy the therapeutic process.
Early Intervention Autism Behavioral TherapyOngoing Autism Behavioral TherapyOngoing Intensive and Non-Intensive Adult Services including therapy, community, and employment supportDiagnostic and Assessment Services (Insurance Only)Social Skills GroupsRecreational GroupsSchool Consultation ServicesNote: ACT is not in-network with Medicaid for Diagnostic Evaluations.
Aspire's caring and experienced therapists listen and take the time to work with you, meeting you where you are, and collaborating on ideas and solutions, to uniquely meet the needs of your child. Each session will be family-focused, including you in each step of the evaluation and therapy process, so that you are equipped to continue progress beyond the session. Best of all we make it fun! We serve in a variety of settings including our clinics, virtually, and at some private schools in the Greater Madison area.
Autism Diagnostic Evaluations: comprehensive Autism Diagnostic evaluations (Psych, OT, Speech,and PT) for ages 3-18Speech and Language Therapy: Receptive and Expressive Language, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Feeding and Swallowing, Auditory Processing, Apraxia of SpeechOccupational Therapy: Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Integration Skills, Handwriting, Self-Care Skills, Emotional Regulation, Activities of Daily LivingPhysical Therapy: Gross Motor Coordination, Develop Flexibility and Range of Motion, Improve Balance, Reduce Pain, Pelvic Floor Therapy
Associated Health Care Partners provides paraprofessional services to clients within their place of residence thereby assisting them to realize their highest level of independence and quality of life.
To provide quality care/service to residents by staff members who recognize the value of the aged and disabled.
The Autism & Grief Project is a dedicated online platform designed to validate and support the grief of autistic adults. Our mission is to help adults with autism navigate and cope with the complexities of grief arising from the loss of a loved one or animal companion and provide guidance on addressing non-death losses, including challenges related to jobs or relationships.
This online toolkit for adults with autism offers a validating grief experience through personal and social stories, animated videos and other tools. Families, friends, professionals, and faith leaders can also find materials to help them understand autism, grief, and ways to offer support. Access the toolkit at the website below.
Additional Resources include resources for parents of autistic children under 18 and the toolkit in Spanish.
Adaptive Alliance participants volunteer in the community at Beloit Meals on Wheels, Caritas, and Soup Kitchens. We focus both on functional skills and work skills such as clerical, cleaning, cooking, and laundry. Participants practice stress management with crafts and adaptive painting while enjoying social outings such as swimming, music in the park, and SMILES.
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Camp Buckaroos is a year-round Adult with Disabilities' Day care with two locations.
Daily living skills, Crafts, community outings, daily activities, games, sensory rooms.
The Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program helps children with disabilities and their families through supports and services that help children grow and live their best lives. This is a Medicaid Wavier program that funds services for kids with disabilities. A waiver lets states use Medicaid to fund additional non-medical services and supports not normally offered. The CLTS Program aims to keep kids at home instead of at an institution. The Children’s Long Term Support Program helps children with disabilities and their families through supports and services that help children grow and live their best lives in their home and community. These supports and services help the child and family reach their goals.