Autism Services in Alabama 


1. Program Definition and Services 

Autism Services in Alabama provides intensive support for Medicaid-eligible children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), from birth through age 20. Services include: 

  • Intensive Care Coordination 
  • Therapeutic Mentoring 
  • Behavioral Support 
  • In-Home Therapy 
  • Psychoeducational Services 
  • Peer Support 

 

2. Regulations 

Autism Services are governed by: 

  • Alabama Department of Mental Health regulations 
  • Alabama Autism Support Act of 2009 (Act #2009-295)
  • Alabama Code § 22-57-3 (2023) 

 

3. Licensing or Certification 

No available information for now 

 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The primary agency overseeing Autism Services is the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). 

 

5. Application Process 

While not explicitly detailed, providers likely need to enroll with the Alabama Medicaid Agency and meet ADMH requirements. 

 

6. Required Documentation 

Providers must ensure: 

  • Services are listed on the client's Plan of Care 
  • Proper documentation of services provided 
  • Compliance with confidentiality and other general procedures 

 

7. Timeline for Approval 

No specific information for now. 

 

8. Pre-Application Process 

There is no explicit mention of a pre-application process for Autism Service providers. 

 

9. Pre-Application Training 

While not specifically pre-application, providers must ensure staff have sufficient knowledge and training to meet individual client needs. 

 

10. Additional Notes 

  • Services are part of a coordinated system of care 
  • The Regional Autism Network (RAN) provides professional training and consultation services 
  • As of February 2025, Alabama's autism insurance law requires coverage for various treatments, including applied behavior analysis, with specific age and dollar caps 

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