a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
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How do I ask <strong>for</strong> a Fair Hearing?<br />
You must ask <strong>for</strong> a Fair Hearing in writing. Send your request to:<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Public Welfare<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Grievances and Appeals<br />
Beechmont Building #32<br />
P.O. Box 2675<br />
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675<br />
What in<strong>for</strong>mation should I include in my request <strong>for</strong> a Fair Hearing?<br />
Your request <strong>for</strong> a Fair Hearing should include all <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />
Your child’s name.<br />
Your child’s Social Security number and date <strong>of</strong> birth.<br />
A phone number where you can be reached during the day.<br />
An indication if you want to have the Fair Hearing in person or by telephone.<br />
Any letter you may have received about the issue you are requesting your<br />
Fair Hearing <strong>for</strong> (provide that in<strong>for</strong>mation).<br />
What happens after I ask <strong>for</strong> a Fair Hearing?<br />
You will get a letter from the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Welfare’s Bureau <strong>of</strong><br />
Hearings and Appeals telling you where the hearing will be held and the date<br />
and time <strong>of</strong> the hearing. You will receive this letter at least 10 days be<strong>for</strong>e the<br />
date <strong>of</strong> the hearing.<br />
You may come to where the Fair Hearing is held or be included by phone. A<br />
family member, friend, lawyer, or other person may help you during the Fair<br />
Hearing.<br />
Community Care will also go to your Fair Hearing to explain why the decision<br />
was made or explain what happened. If you ask, Community Care will help<br />
you to file <strong>for</strong> a Fair Hearing. Community Care will give you (at no cost) the<br />
records, reports, and other in<strong>for</strong>mation that are relevant to your Fair Hearing.<br />
Common<br />
characteristics <strong>of</strong><br />
Autism include:<br />
Disturbances in<br />
communicating <strong>with</strong><br />
others.<br />
Repetitive or<br />
ritualistic behavior.<br />
Extreme sensitivity<br />
(hypersensitivity) in<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the senses,<br />
or extremely<br />
non-responsive<br />
(hyposensitive) to<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the senses.<br />
Selective hearing<br />
and may act as<br />
deaf.<br />
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