Intensive Treatment Services
for Children with Autism
The Children's Long-Term Support Waivers (CLTS Waivers) provide funding for
some specific services that are not covered by the Wisconsin ForwardHealth
Medicaid card. For young children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD), intensive treatment using behavioral methods is available, and this CLTS
Waiver service is designed to reduce the challenging behaviors often found in
children with ASD, as well as teach new skills. Eligible children may
participate in this intensive program for up to three years, after which the
child may qualify for ongoing waiver services at a less intensive level that
address the more diverse needs of the growing child. The goal of the program is
for the child to have fewer needs in the future and to make significant gains
towards normal development, including an increase in social, behavioral and
communication skills that the child can use at home and in their community.
Intensive treatment is typically provided on a one-to-one basis by a
treatment team composed of a lead therapist, senior staff and line staff, who
develop and implement a treatment plan with the family that is individualized
to each child’s developmental needs. This intensive approach addresses specific
skills for each child that is clearly defined in observable terms and is measured
carefully through direct observation. Intensive treatment services involve up
to 35 hours per week of face-to-face service.
Last Revised:
June 18, 2013
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