Autism Resources in New Mexico
A statewide guide to autism services across New Mexico — for families in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Roswell, and communities across the state, including Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache communities.
New Mexico's autism services system has some genuinely distinctive elements — the Mi Via self-directed waiver that lets families manage their own services and budgets, the Family Infant Toddler (FIT) early intervention program, and the University of New Mexico's Center for Development and Disability as a statewide resource hub. New Mexico also faces real challenges — substantial Medicaid waiver waiting lists, provider shortages especially in rural areas, and the logistics of serving a large, geographically dispersed, and culturally diverse state.
This page walks through how the pieces fit together and where the gaps are.
We've written this as a starting point. New Mexico readers who know specifics better than we do — tell us what we got wrong or missed.
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New Mexico at a glance
Early intervention program
Insurance mandate
Medicaid waivers (4)
- Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver
- Mi Via Self-Directed Waiver
- Medically Fragile Waiver
- Supports Waiver
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Support organizations
New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Statewide resource for autism evaluation, training, family support, and information.
Parents Reaching Out (PRO)New Mexico's federally designated Parent Training and Information Center. Free support for families navigating special education, disability services, and transitions.
Autism Society chapters in New MexicoAutism Society affiliates providing advocacy, parent training, recreational outings, support groups, and inclusive community events across New Mexico.
Disability Rights New MexicoNew Mexico's federally designated protection and advocacy organization. Legal advocacy for New Mexicans with disabilities.
Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD)New Mexico Department of Health division administering developmental disability services, diagnostic evaluations, the FIT Program, and the Medicaid waivers.
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