Frequently-Asked Questions
Frequently-Asked Questions
Many people remain uninformed about autism in general. Our FAQ section will be constantly growing, so check back often! And of course, email in your questions, we will get to all of them ASAP!
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Q: What must I do to assure that my pre-21 child accesses Medicaid support funding for his post-21 life?
A: You must register with the NJ State Division of Developmental Disabilities before age 21.
Q: How can I connect with ACC?
A: You must go through your selected State-certified Support Coordination Agency, who will review and determine if the placement is appropriate for your adult child.
Q: What is my most important concern for my adult child with autism as I get further into my retirement years?
A: That he (or she) has essentially no independence skills.
Q: What is the main differentiator of the ACC program from all the other programs out there?
A: Independence training for after the parents are gone.
Q: What is a sheltered workshop?
A: A sheltered workshop is what ACC is not. ACC is not about babysitting your adult child on the autism spectrum in a closed-off setting, it is about faith, discovery, exploration, and life fulfillment.
Q: Will ACC accept clients who are not on the Spectrum?
A: The ACC Board will be looking into this as a desirable possibility, since we believe in integrating people both on and not on the autism spectrum.
Q: Can ACC accept clients with severe behavioral issues?
A: This depends on numerous factors, but in practical terms, ACC will only accept behaviorally-challenged clients when its staffing has progressed to a level where we have the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to safely manage our program offerings.
Q: How do I pay for ACC?
A: ACC is funded through any of the following Medicaid programs:
Goods and Services
Fee for Service
Community Care Program
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