Adults with Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Executive Summary

Authors

Kimberly I. Snow MHSA, BA, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Stuart Bratesman MPP, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Taryn Bowe, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Julie T. Fralich MBA, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service

Document Type

Chartbook

Publication Date

12-1-2014

Keywords

Intellectual Disability, Adults, Austim Spectrum Disorder, Disability & Aging, Cutler Institute, USM Aging Initiative, Policy

Abstract

This chartbook describes Maine’s historical trends in meeting the needs of adults with ID/ASD through institutional and community based services in comparison to other states; a detailed analysis of the population’s utilization of different types of services and their costs in SFY 2010; the implementation of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) as a means of identifying the supports needs of the adults with ID/ASD; and the complement of providers serving this population in Maine.

Comments

Prepared for: Office of Aging and Disability Services Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Recommended Citation

Snow KI, Bratesman S, Bowe T, Fralich J. Adults with Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder: Population and Service Use Trends in Maine, 2014 Edition. (Executive Summary). Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service;2014.