FAMILY SUPPORT
Family Consultation
Guidance, practical strategies, collaboration, and individualized support for caregivers and families.
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Maryland Autism Waiver Provider
Support for Individuals With Autism & Their Families.
Abilis Autism in Action provides individualized Maryland Autism Waiver services in home and community settings, with support centered around each person’s needs, goals, routines, and family.
Family Consultation
Respite Care
Intensive Individual Support Services
What does Abilis do?
Simple, individualized support
We work with individuals enrolled in Maryland’s Autism Waiver and their families. Our team provides support at home and in the community through three Waiver services: Family Consultation, Respite Care, and Intensive Individual Support Services.
OUR AUTISM WAIVER SERVICES
How We Can Support Your Family.
Each service has a different purpose. Our team works with families to provide support that reflects the individual’s needs and everyday life.
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
Respite Care
Individual support for the person with autism while caregivers have time to rest, recharge, or attend to other needs.
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SKILLS & INDEPENDENCE
Intensive Individual Support Services
Individualized support focused on everyday skills, independence, participation, routines, and meaningful experiences.
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GETTING STARTED
Getting Support Doesn’t Have to Feel Complicated.
If you’re considering Abilis as your Autism Waiver provider, start by contacting our team. We’ll answer your questions and explain the next steps.
1
Contact Abilis
Tell us which Autism Waiver service you’re looking for and ask any questions you have.
2
We Learn About Your Needs
We’ll talk with you about the individual, your priorities, schedule, service needs, and what you’re looking for in a provider.
3
Complete the Next Steps
Our team will explain what is needed to move forward with Abilis and work with you through the provider and staffing process.
ABOUT ABILIS
Individualized Support. Meaningful Relationships.
We believe support should begin by understanding the individual—not by asking the individual to fit into a one-size-fits-all approach.
The name Abilis comes from the Latin word
for “able,” reflecting our belief in meaningful
opportunities for every individual to grow,
participate, and thrive.
Families are important partners in that process. We value communication, respect, consistency, and support that connects to everyday life.
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MORE THAN SERVICES
Resources & Community for Families.
Families can also connect with Abilis through our Family Resource Center, Parent Support Groups, recreational activities, and community events.
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STAY CONNECTED
Want to Hear About Upcoming Family Activities?
Join our Family Mailing List for information about Parent Support Groups, recreational activities, community events, family resources, and Abilis announcements.
Interested in Parent Support Groups? Families on the mailing list receive upcoming announcements, registration information, and Zoom access details by email.
CAREERS AT ABILIS
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We're looking for caring, dependable people who want to provide meaningful support to individuals with autism and their families.
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QUESTIONS?
Start With a Conversation.
If you have questions about Abilis, our Maryland Autism Waiver services, or getting started, our team is here to help.