Could anyone list services that are available for developmentally disabled children in Maryland?

Question

Besides speech, occupational, physical and behavioral therapy, I wanted to find out if there were any other services. Are there any Centers dedicated to address the children's needs particularly? Where I live, there is an agency D.D.D (Division of Developmental Disabilities) that provides referrals for families to accomplish many tasks that can be hard to complete with and/or for our kind of children. My child has autism. This agency I'm speaking of provides assistance finding pediatric dentists that have experience with children like my child. Also, they provide home health aides to come into your home to assist with the child for whatever reason you may need them to, whether it be to stay with the child while the parent runs errands, or just needs a break or a nap, lol. Financial assistance is available for purchases for the child as well. Income is not a factor, your family could gross a million dollars and you will still be eligible. I would like to know if Maryland has this?

Answer 1

Maryland does have these services available as well.... Here's the link to the information.

http://dhmh.state.md.us/dda_md/services....

According to their website at the next link, the only income considered is that of the person in question.  As long as your son does not make over a certain amount per year, he would qualify.

http://dhmh.state.md.us/dda_md/waiver.ht...

Answer 2

I found the Marylands Developmental Disabilities Administration, I am not sure if they are same as the D.D.D, but they most certainly should be able to help you find the services you need, if not put you onto the service that can better help you. Or you could ask the D.D.D if there is a branch in Maryland.

Good luck and hope you get the support you need