2012 State Autism Profiles
WYOMING

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DEMOGRAPHICS

In 2000, 115 or 0.87% of children ages 3-21 who received special education services in Wyoming have autism. In 2008-20091, 465 or 3.15% of children with disabilities ages 3-21 who received special education services have autism. [1]

Table 1-1: IDEA Part B - Children with Autism in Wyoming for 1999-2000 and 2008-2009
(Child Count by Age Group)

Source: Reported by the State of Wyoming in accordance with Section 618 of IDEA to U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs

Table 1-2: IDEA Part B - Children with Disabilities in Wyoming for 1999-2000 and 2008-2009
(Child Count by Age Group)

Source: Reported by the State of Wyoming accordance with Section 618 of IDEA to U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs

[1] Wyoming IDEA Part B Child Count Data for 2010-2011 is not available at this time.

STATE TASK FORCE

The State of Wyoming does not have an active task force on autism at this time.

STATE INSURANCE COVERAGE

The State of Wyoming does not have a specific health insurance mandate for autism at this time.

MEDICAID

Wyoming Home and Community-Based Services Waiver: WY Children w/DD
This waiver, implemented on July 1, 2010, provides case management, community integrated employment, homemaker services, personal care services, residential habilitation, respite, special family habilitation home services, agency with choice, independent support broker services, child habilitation services, companion services, dietician services, environmental modifications, individually-directed goods and services, residential habilitation training, skilled nursing, specialized equipment, supported living services, and unpaid caregiver training and education for individuals ages 0-20 with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. This waiver expires on June 30, 2015.
http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Waivers/Waivers.html
http://www.health.wyo.gov/DDD/index.html

EDUCATION

The Wyoming Department of Education classifies autism as a developmental disability that significantly effects communications and social interactions. Autism is generally evident before the age of 3 and adversely effects educational performance. To be eligible to receive special education, a child must display impaired communication, impaired cognitive development, and inappropriate relationships. A child must also display abnormal sensory processing and abnormal range of activities. (Rules Governing Services for Children with Disabilities, Wyoming Department of Education, p. 52)
http://www.k12.wy.us/SE/Docs/CH7.pdf

EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

ATTAIN: New Horizons in Autism
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities in the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences hosts an annual conference on autism. Both families who have an individual with autism and professionals who provides services for individuals with autism benefit from the training conference. The conference links developmental theories of autism spectrum disorders with best practices, including educational modifications and social interventions.
http://www.uwyo.edu/wind/

STATE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

The Wyoming State Legislature meets annually starting on second Tuesday in January for odd-numbered years for the general and budget session for approximately 40 days. In even-numbered years, the legislature may meet for a budget session on the second Monday in February for approximately 20 days. The 2012 budget session convened on February 13, 2012 and adjourned on March 8, 2012. The 2013 Session will convene on January 8, 2013 and anticipates adjournment in March of 2013.
http://legisweb.state.wy.us/

SPONSORS OF AUTISM LEGISLATION

• None at this time.

Prepared by Easter Seals, Inc.; November 2012.