AUCD: Welcome Reception and Posters: Bridging the Gap: Raising Awareness & Increasing Accessibility to Autism Services in Non-English Speaking Communities

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Presenter

Sarah Hoffmeier, MSW, Family Service & Training Coordinator
KS TASN Autism & Tertiary Behavior Supports

Other Presenter(s)

Lori Chambers, MS, SLP-CCC, Kansas Instructional Support Network/KU CCHD LEND, Kansas City, KS, United States;

Description

In the southwest region of Kansas, research suggests lower prevalence of autism spectrum disorders among Hispanics than among non-Hispanic whites. In an effort to address this disparity, Kansas Instructional Support Network (KISN) and KU?s Center for Child Health and Development address this area of need through awareness and training

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