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Project

New York State Learn the Signs, Act Early

Center:

NY-Rose F. Kennedy Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Arnold Birenbaum
[email protected]
718-430-8523

Project Description:

1. A public service announcement was created and disseminated to 50 radio stations. 14 agreed to present it. 2. Various NYS agencies were sent Know the Signs, Act Early brochures created by the Center on Disease Control and Prevention. 3. A developmental pediatrician gave a webinar to WIC staff in NY State and other states, reaching approximately 400 participantes. The title of the talk was "Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Introduction for those who Work with Families." AUCD disseminated the webinar, received many positive evaluations, and archived the webinar on its home page.

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Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

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