In-home care for children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, specializing in Autism
Supporting children, teens, and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, specializing in Autism through person-centered care that builds skills and independence at home and in the community.
When you are looking for care, you are not just looking for someone to “watch” your loved one. You are looking for someone who understands routines, communication, sensory needs, trust, and the small daily steps that build confidence and independence over time. That is what Butterfly Home Care is created to provide.
- No long-term contract required
- Free consultation with no pressure, no obligation
- Services can often begin within days
Care tailored across life stages
We support individuals across all ages and all stages of life — from school-age children to adults living independently. Every care plan is built around the person, their routines, and what support will help most.
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD), including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Down syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Other developmental disabilities affecting daily functioning
Also supporting:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Physical disabilities and mobility limitations
Families We’re Here to Support
- Families of school-age children with autism or any IDD
- Teenagers approaching the transition out of school-based services
- Young adults building independence
- Adults living at home
- Families looking for a better care experience
- Family caregivers who need dependable respite
Why Families Choose Butterfly Home Care
Care designed around intellectual and developmental disability support, specialized in autism from the start
Many home care agencies were originally built around senior care. Butterfly Home Care was designed from the beginning with broader disability support in mind.
- Butterfly Certified Caregivers – Every caregiver completes the Butterfly Certified Caregiver program, with training designed specifically for autism and developmental disability support.
- Consistent caregivers – Routine is everything for the individuals we support. We make every effort to assign a consistent caregiver and handle any change with advance notice and a thoughtful transition.
- Person-centered plans – Every care plan is built with your family, based on your loved one’s goals, communication style, sensory needs, daily routines, and level of support needed.
- Licensed agency accountability – Our caregivers are employees, not contractors. They are background-checked, trained, supervised, and supported by our team. If your regular caregiver is unavailable, we handle backup coverage and keep you informed.
- Personalized coordinator – You have one person to call. Your care team stays actively involved, not just at intake, but throughout the relationship. If something needs to change, they handle it.
- Responsive communication – You are kept informed, supported, and never left wondering what comes next. When care needs to be adjusted, our team communicates clearly and acts quickly.
Support for Families
Care that works with your family, not around your family
Our caregivers work closely with families, guardians, therapists, schools, and other professionals involved in the person’s support system. This helps keep care consistent and aligned across different parts of daily life.
Depending on the care plan, we may help by:
- Following family routines and household expectations
- Reinforcing therapist-recommended strategies
- Supporting communication techniques already being used
- Coordinating around school, therapy, and appointments
- Helping the individual participate more fully in home and community life
Care plans are regularly reviewed and adjusted as needs change.
What support looks like, day to day
Care for intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, is not one-size-fits-all. The right support depends on the individual’s age, strengths, challenges, routines, and goals. That is why our services are organized around real daily needs, not just a checklist.
At-Home Support
We help individuals with the daily routines and hands-on support that make home life safer, calmer, and more manageable.
This may include:
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene
- Meal preparation and support with eating routines
- Laundry, light housekeeping, and household tasks
- Help with routines and transitions throughout the day
- Supervision and safety monitoring
- Sensory-sensitive support tailored to the individual’s needs
- Communication support using the methods included in the care plan
- Positive behavior support and calm de-escalation strategies
- Medication reminders if applicable
- Support with daily living skills at the person’s own pace
Community Support
Care does not stop at the front door. We also support individuals in the community so they can stay engaged, build confidence, and practice real-life skills in real-life settings.
This may include:
- School drop-off and pick-up
- Support during appointments
- Accompaniment to medical appointments
- Transportation to day or educational programs
- Community integration and social activities
- Everyday errands
- Support with community participation in volunteer, connectedness, and structured community activities
Family Support
Disability care also means supporting the family as a whole. Families need reliable help, open communication, and room to breathe.
This may include:
- Respite care for parents and family caregivers
- Reinforcing family routines and household expectations
- Collaboration with guardians and care teams
- Support that aligns with therapist-recommended strategies when appropriate
- Ongoing communication about changes, concerns, and progress
All services are guided by an individualized care plan and person-centered planning process.
Caregivers trained in Intellectual and Developmental Disability Support, including Autism
The person coming into your home is someone you can trust.
At Butterfly Home Care, every caregiver goes through screening, training, and oversight before being assigned to an individual. We focus on both safety and the relationship-based skills needed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with autism. If a caregiver match is not right, we want to know. We would rather address it immediately than leave a family feeling stuck.
Before Services Begin
Our caregivers complete:
- Background checks and employment verification
- CPR and First Aid training
- Safety and emergency response training
- Disability-specific training
- The Butterfly Certified Caregiver program
Thoughtful Caregiver Matching
We do not match by availability alone. We do our best to match caregivers based on:
- Care needs
- Personality
- Communication style
- Sensory needs
- Daily routines
- Preferences and goals
Whenever possible, we arrange introductions thoughtfully, especially when the individual is sensitive to change or unfamiliar people.
What the Butterfly Certified Caregiver Program Covers
Our internal caregiver certification program is designed to prepare caregivers to support individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other support needs with skill, patience, and professionalism.
Training includes topics such as:
- Person-centered planning
- Autism understanding and support
- Developmental and intellectual disability understanding
- Positive behavior support
- Communication strategies
- Routines and consistency in the home
- Activities of daily living and independence support
- Safe transfers
- Seizure response
- Fall prevention
- Professionalism, safety, and compliance
Paying for Autism and Disability Care
Payment Options and Funding Support
We accept several payment and funding sources to keep care predictable and stress-free:
- Medicaid and Waiver Programs – If your loved one is enrolled in a waiver program or you’re in the process of applying, we can walk you through how services are authorized and what to expect.
- Private Pay – We accept credit cards, debit cards, and direct bank payments. Our rates are transparent before care begins — no hidden fees, no surprises. Contact us for a personalized quote.
- Long-Term Care Insurance – We work with most major long-term care insurance providers. Bring your policy information to your initial consultation and we’ll help determine what is covered.
- Veteran Benefits – We are partnered with Veterans Care Coordination for eligible veterans and their spouses. If a family member has served, we can help you understand whether this benefit may apply.
- State & Local Disability Programs – Guidance for regional funding and waiver options