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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Maryland Crown Logo Governor Martin O'Marley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown
Department of Health And Mental Hygiene  

 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION
  Michael S. Chapman, Director

Community Services For Autistic Adults and Children

Contact Information

CSAAC
8615 East Village Ave.,
Montgomery Village, Maryland 20851
Telephone: (240)912-2220
TTY: 1-800-735-2258
FAX: (301)926-9384
E-mail:
Web Address: http://www.csaac.org

Other Office Locations
751 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, Maryland 20851
Telephone: (301)762-1650
FAX: (301)762-5230

Services Offered

Supported Employment, Residential Services, Day Habilitation Program, Family Support Services, Individual Support Services.

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Autism and other undetermined disablities.

Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 250-300

Ages Served: Early childhood through Adulthood

Home Region of DDA: Southern

Counties Served: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Washington, D. C., and Out of State.

Year Established: 1979

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Mission Statement

Enabling individuals with autism to achieve their highest potential and contribute as confident members to their community.

Unique or Distinctive Qualities

CSAAC is a nationally recognized leader in the provision of services for Autism and offers a myriad individualized and state of the art services for persons with Autism and PDD. CSAAC has been continously accredited by The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) since 1984.

Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.

Individuals and families are surveyed throughout the year to express their desires, remove barriers and promote advocacy for their own plans. "Ask Me!" results confirm trends that help people succeed in day to day activities. A continuous yearly cycle of using this data for planning, implementing, accessing and replanning allows people to become active members of their community, and advocate for needed services.

The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public

Discuss your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations

CSAAC has had continuous accreditation by The Council in Quality and Leadershi since 1984. CSAAC practices internal and external quality management practices which promote the inclusion of individuals receiving services, parents, staff, community members and stakeholders.

How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?

Each person is encouraged to participate in the mainstream of community life in all areas that they may choose to participate in. Settings which are valued and familiar offers each person opportunities which to participate fully to the extent that they wish.

Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services

View admissions criteria on CSAAC's website, http://www.csaac.org or call the offices to arrange a tour.

Special Considerations/Comments: N/A

Funding Sources: DDA, MSDE, Autism Waiver, Private Pay for IEI services

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