The Autism Division of the Department of Mental Retardation (DMR) plans to initiate an Autism Spectrum Disorder Home and Community Based Waiver Program for Children (the Waiver) over the next few months. In preparation for this new Waiver Program the Division needs to compile a list of eligible providers of autism related services. Providers can be independent professionals or employees of an agency. These providers are not required to have existing contracts with the Autism Division or with DMR. For this Waiver program providers will go through a specific qualification process that is outlined below. For details about provider qualifications for each waiver service, applications, full service descriptions and rate information please contact one of the seven Autism Support Centers or visit the Autism Division of DMR’s website and look under ‘Autism Spectrum Services.’