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Birth to Five Sub-Committee. ACCESS : Disparities in access to supports due to differences in awareness availability affordability COORDINATION: Multiple points of entry lead to duplication of effort inconsistent messages confusion on the part of families. IMPROVED ACCESS.
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Birth to Five Sub-Committee • ACCESS:Disparities in access to supports due to differences in • awareness • availability • affordability COORDINATION:Multiple points of entry lead to • duplication of effort • inconsistent messages • confusion on the part of families
IMPROVEDACCESS TO SCREENING: Delayed identification of children from less privileged backgrounds? TO DIAGNOSIS: Shortage of qualified diagnosticians –leads to delayed intervention TO THERAPEUTIC AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES: Often too expensive; spotty insurance coverage; too few qualified personnel to meet demand. • STEPS TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS • Research the following topics: • Statistics on screening rate/ ages by region and race/ethnicity • How is EOHHS advising DOI on the interpretation of the ARICA law? • What autism specialty programs exist in the state currently to prepare professionals.
ENHANCED COORDINATION INFORMATION AND REFERRAL • Single point of entry needed for information, referral and case management. TRANSITION Needs to be smoother for: • Family-based to school-based services • From Preschool to Kindergarten • STEPS TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS • Examine mission of Regional Autism Centers (DDS) and Autism Consortium (teaching hospitals) • Funding? Areas of overlap? Areas of specialization? Potential for collaboration? • MOU between DPH and DESE for appropriate transition services drafted but never signed or implemented. • What would it take to make this happen? • Should this be a model for other agencies?