Adult Autism Services in Connecticut: Why the CT ASD Waiver Is Falling Short—and What Adults with ASD Truly Need

Are adult autism services in Connecticut truly meeting the needs of individuals with ASD? This article examines the limitations of the CT ASD Waiver program, including gaps in employment support, social integration, and long-term housing stability. The Supported Living Group (SLG), one of the largest providers of adult ASD services in Connecticut, outlines what comprehensive, clinically integrated autism supports should look like—and why system evolution is urgently needed.