The Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) is a 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver designed to provide long-term services and supports for community living, tailored to the specific needs of adults age 21 or older with ASD. The program is designed to help adults with autism spectrum disorder participate in their communities in the way they want to, based upon their identified needs.
If you have been approved for the Adult Autism Waiver and you have a Service Coordinator and would like to know more about these services at Community Care Connections contact Nicole Panichelle at npanichelle@communitycareconnect.org.
If you have not applied for the Adult Autism Waiver and would like to know if you might be eligible to receive this waiver, you can contact Alanna Nazinitsky at anazinitsky@wjspsychological.com.
There are many AAW services, Community Care Connections provides the following AAW services:
- Specialized Skill Development including:
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- Behavioral Specialist Services
- Systematic Skill Building
- Community Support
At Community Care Connections, Inc., we’re here to help individuals who receive this waiver live life on their own terms to the best of their ability. Our team works side by side with each person to build the skills they need for independent living—like budgeting, planning, preparing meals, and keeping up with household tasks. We also encourage community involvement through volunteering, employment, and creating natural support networks. From safety tips to fostering meaningful connections, we’re committed to helping every individual feel confident, capable, and connected. Guided by our motto, “Empower, not enable,” we use tools like Charting the Life Course to create personalized plans that foster independence, safety, and meaningful connections.
Nicole Panichelle
Clinical Director of Behavior Supports and Independent Living