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Open for Public Comment: Proposed Heightened Scrutiny Information for Residential Service Locations

Jan. 22, 2020

The purpose of this communication is to release for public comment the residential service locations that have been identified as requiring an onsite heightened scrutiny review from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) as well as the proposed tool that will be used in conducting the review. Public comment on this information will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Monday February 17, 2020.

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Pennsylvania Launches ‘Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters

Jan. 03, 2020

Governor Tom Wolf announced a focused multi-agency effort and anti-stigma campaign, ‘Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters,’ aimed at expanding resources and the state’s comprehensive support of mental health and related health care priorities in Pennsylvania.

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Updated Guidelines: Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dec. 23, 2019

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of autism for the first time in 12 years.

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Enrolling as an Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Transportation Provider

Dec. 23, 2019

The Adult Autism Waiver has been amended to include a new service, Transportation. ODP anticipates the waiver amendment will be effective January 1, 2020. This communication is intended to provide information about how to enroll as a provider of this service.

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