Deadline: 3/08/2019
Amount: $372,000 max
Description:
The purpose of this program is to improve access to coordinated and integrated care for children with, or at risk for, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)/Other Developmental Disabilities (DD) and their families in medically underserved areas and populations. Program objectives will be accomplished by implementing the following two strategies:
  1. Family navigation: increasing family navigation services to improve communication between families and primary and specialty providers; linking children with/at risk for ASD/DD to diagnostic evaluations, ASD/DD services, and community resources; and providing education to families of children with/at risk for ASD/DD to improve self-efficacy in navigating the system of care for children with/at risk for ASD/DD
  2. Provider education: providing education, training, and technical assistance to providers and community-based organizations providing services to ASD/DD on improving care for children with/at risk for ASD/DD through a learning community