How to Get Started

For your child to enroll in the ACD, they need:

1. An ASD diagnosis by an approved provider or specialist
2. A referral for ABA services that includes:
   • The severity level of the ASD diagnosis
   • Your child’s diagnosis date
   Note: If your child is over eight years old, specialized providers must submit this referral.
3. A complete DHA DSM-5 approved checklist
4. Results from one of these assessment tools:
   • Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children
   • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition
   • Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised
   • Childhood Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition
   • Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, Third Edition and full diagnostic evaluation
   Note: If your child is younger than 12 months, your provider can pick a tool that is suitable for their age.
5. To accept Autism Service Navigator services
6. Enrollment in EFMP and registered in ECHO if your sponsor is an ADSM