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Engaging Families as a Key Strategy to Address Disparities in Access to Autism Diagnosis and Services

Center:

WI-Waisman Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Gail Chodron
[email protected]
608-890-0145

Product Description:

Disparities in access to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and services are well documented. In order to impact disparities, it is essential to have accurate knowledge of barriers and enablers to access faced by families. This poster describes methods used to engage diverse families in informing systems change in Wisconsin. Original data is reported from family surveys, listening sessions, and key stakeholder input collected through a quality improvement project.

Keyword(s):

family engagement, health disparities, autism, focus group, survey

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Students

Alternative Format:

Electronic (disc, CD, 508 compliant web posting)

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A