Resources

Welcome to our Resources page, your go-to destination for valuable information and tools to support neurodiverse children and youth. Here you’ll find helpful links, a comprehensive glossary, and a variety of other resources designed to assist families, educators, and community members. As we continue to grow, this page will be updated with even more content to help you navigate and support the neurodivergent community effectively. Explore and discover the wealth of information available to you.

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Intake Packet

To get started with Yampa Valley Autism Program, please complete our Intake Packet. This packet includes essential forms that need to be filled out and submitted for us to provide the best possible support for your child. Due to HIPAA regulations, these forms are protected and must be handled with care to ensure your privacy and confidentiality.

Instructions:

  1. Download the PDF Forms: Click on the form links to download each form in the Intake Packet.
  2. Complete the Forms: Fill out the forms with the required information. Ensure all sections are accurately completed to avoid any delays in processing.
  3. Submit the Forms:
    1. By Email: Attach the completed forms to an email and send them to steamboat@yampavalleyautism.org.
    2. In Person: Print the completed forms and bring them with you to your first appointment.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the forms, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain the highest standards of privacy and care.

Glossary

The ABC’s of CO’s disability support.

 

ABA

ASD

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

CCB

  • Community Centered Board – CCBs support access to long term services and supports (LTSS) through Medicaid waivers for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). Specific waivers require CCBs to coordinate services to clients in the least restrictive setting possible with the goal of keeping them in their homes and communities as an alternative to institutional care.
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  • Routt and Moffat County’s CCB is:
    Rocky Mountain Health Plans
    (970)244-7892
    cmaintake@uhc.com
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CMA

  • Case Management Agency – helps people with disabilities access services and supports to live independently in their community. CMAs can assist with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as other disabilities.
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  • Their services include:
    • • Intake
    • • Eligibility determination
    • • Care plan development
    • • Service arrangement
    • • Service delivery
    • • Service and support coordination
    • • Monitoring
    • • Termination and discharge
  • The CMA for Routt and Moffat County is:
    Rocky Mountain Health Plans
    • Corporate Office
      2775 Crossroads Blvd.
      Grand Junction, CO 81506
    • 800-346-4643  or  970-243-7050
    • CMA_RMHP@uhc.com

DD

  • Developmental Disability

HCBS

  • Home and Community-Based Services – An HCBS waiver is an extra set of Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) benefits that you could qualify for in certain cases. These benefits can help you or your child remain in your home and community. HCBS Waivers have extra program rules and some programs may have waitlists.
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  • Don’t be overwhelmed, help understanding these waivers is available through Harmonie House, based in Craig, CO.

HCPF (pronounced Hic-puff)

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IDD

  • Intellectual Developmental Disabilities

Helpful Links

Autism Speaks
Offers a broad spectrum of information on autism

Social Thinking
Daily articles on various topics from individuals on spectrum and experts

Future Horizons
A group that offers conferences, resources and updated information

Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Autistic Self Advocacy Network is for autistic people and by autistic people.

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