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Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)
The Office of Developmental Programs
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is responsible for the statewide system that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.
Eligibility Definitions for ODP Programs
Autism eligibility is defined as having a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Individuals may also have an ID diagnosis, but autism must be present for AAW and ACAP.
Intellectual disability eligibility is defined as having a full-scale IQ assessment that is at least two standard deviations below the mean, or approximately 70 or below.
Developmental disability eligibility is defined as having a condition of substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired conditions with a high probability of a resulting ID or ASD manifested prior to the age of nine in an individual who is eight years old or younger, and the disability is likely to continue indefinitely.
Medical complexity for children birth through age 21 eligibility is defined as having one or more chronic health conditions that meet both the following conditions:
• Cumulatively affects three or more organ systems; and
• Requires medically-necessary skilled nursing intervention to execute medical regimens for technology used for respiration, nutrition, medication administration, or other bodily functions.
Bryda Drumm, LSW, H&SV, C-SSWS
MIU IV Mercer County Social Worker
Email: bryda.drumm@miu4.org
Jennifer Guthrie, LCSW, C-SSWS
MIU IV Lawrence County Social Worker
Email: jennifer.guthrie@miu4.org
Sara Joseph, LSW, C-SSWS
MIU IV Butler County Social Worker
Email: sara.joseph@miu4.org