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Combating Autism Act Initiative State Implementation Grant

Combating Autism Act Initiative State Implementation Grant. Maria Nardella Children with Special Health Care Needs Program Manager Washington Department of Health February 23, 2009. Autism Task Force Recommendations

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Combating Autism Act Initiative State Implementation Grant

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  1. Combating Autism Act Initiative State Implementation Grant Maria Nardella Children with Special Health Care Needs Program Manager Washington Department of Health February 23, 2009

  2. Autism Task Force Recommendations Six National Performance Measures for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Combating Autism Act of 2006 Drivers of Washington Autism Grant Application

  3. Washington’s Autism Task Force 2005/06 • Senate Bill 5311 (2005 Legislative Session) • Develop strategies and submit recommendations about how to best prevent, identify, treat, and accommodate the needs of individuals with autism and their families • Report with 31 recommendations submitted December 2006

  4. Washington’s Autism Task Force 2007/08 • Proviso Funds (2007 Legislative Session) • Develop implementation plans and fiscal estimates on top recommendations • Report submitted December 2007 • Guidebook due June 2008 • Combating Autism Act of 2006

  5. Builds on 11 ATF recommendations within the scope of DOH work. Drivers of Washington’s Grant Application

  6. Six National Performance Measures for CSHCN • All children will be screened early and continuously for special health care needs • All families will have adequate private and/or public insurance to pay for the services they need • All CSHCN will receive regular ongoing comprehensive care within a medical home

  7. More National Performance Measures for CSHCN • Families will participate in decision making at all levels and will be satisfied with the services they receive. • Services will be organized in ways that families can use them easily. • All youth will receive the services necessary to make appropriate transitions to all aspects of adult life.

  8. 2005-2006 National Survey - CSHCN Washington & National Estimates: NPM for CSHCN & CSHCN with Autism

  9. 2005-2006 National Survey - CSHCN Washington & National Estimates: NPM for CSHCN & CSHCN with Autism

  10. The Scope of Combating Autism Act of 2006 • Increase awareness • Reduce barriers to screening and diagnosis • Promote evidence based interventions • Promote guideline development for interventions • Train professionals to utilize valid screening tools

  11. New Grant… • “Autism Awareness:Partnership for Change” • 2008-2011 • One of 6 State Implementation Grants across the country

  12. “Autism Awareness”Grant Intent Improve access to quality, comprehensive, coordinated, community-based systems of health care and related services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

  13. Washington State Grant Recipients • State CSHCN Autism Implementation Grant • LEND Supplement - University of Washington • Autism Intervention Research Network-Physical • Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute • Autism Intervention Research Network-Behavior • University of Washington

  14. Combating Autism Advisory Council

  15. Combating Autism Advisory Council • One Council with Subcommittees • Diverse membership • Inform and update the Needs Assessment • Participate in evaluation efforts • Recruit members for the National Learning Collaborative • Participate in grant activities

  16. Autism Awareness Partnership for Change

  17. Grant Goal #1: Awareness Engage and empower key stakeholders to participate at all levels of the project.

  18. Grant Fact Sheets

  19. Autism Guidebook for Washington State: A Resource for Individuals, Families, and Professionals

  20. Grant Goal #2: Training • Coordinate consistent, evidence-based training to parents and providers

  21. Autism Awareness Partnership for Change

  22. Grant Goal #3: Policies • Impact existing policies and benefit systems

  23. Current State Leg Issues Neurodevelopmental Therapy Expansion Autism Insurance Parity Developmental Screening Behavioral Supports

  24. Autism Awareness Partnership for Change

  25. State & National Evaluation • Chance to highlight grant accomplishments to: • Maternal and Child Health Bureau • Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services • Office of Management and Budget • The report to Congress on progress on CAAI goals

  26. More Information Carol L. Miller, MPH Autism Grant Coordinator (360) 236-3572 Cathie Tedrick Autism Grant Assistant(360) 236-3543 Autism.Support@DOH.WA.GOV WWW.DOH.WA.GOV/CFH/MCH/Autism/Autism.htm Department of HealthChildren with Special Health Care Needs Program

  27. Questions?

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