LEND/Autism Expansion Project

2010

Addresses the difficulties encountered in screening, diagnosing and serving children with the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in a rural environment. This project will enhance and expand the current activities of the LEND project. The additional funding will allow for formalized training by experienced providers in the areas of ASD and expand the number of individuals who receive specific ASD training. The use of telehealth will provide an innovative format to promote community education, diagnosis and treatment support through a "virtual medical home model." The LEND/AEP will advance the knowledge and skills of pediatric providers to improve the screening and diagnosis of ASD and to promote evidence-based treatment of these children in a primarily rural setting. It will promote innovative use of telehealth to improve screening, diagnosis and access to care for children with ASD and their families in rural, remote and underserved areas.

Training Trainees

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups

Regional

Federal

N/A