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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Me again. When I applied, I had to give the doctor a two page questionnaire about medical needs and equipment or therapy needs or accommodations. I wouldn't be intimidated if you think your child has a need for it.

I would contact Family Voices for help with the application. Here's a link that helps explain it.

http://downinthedistrict.wordpress.com/the-katie-beckett-waiver/[/quote]

That's very helpful, thank you -- but it only mentions applicability for Down Syndrome, not for ASD. Does the same process and applicability apply for an ASD diagnosis (or something else, eg POD-NNS, ADHD, etc.)?[/quote]

The application says that children need to be candidates for nursing home, or ICF (Intermediate Care Facility, a Medicaid facility that is half way between an institution and a group home).  I don't think that ADHD kids would be considered candidates for either of those.  My understanding of Katie Beckett, is that the child either needs to have substantial medical needs, or an Intellectual Disability, although significant ASD might well qualify too.[/quote]

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