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Project

Act Early Regional Summit -- Region I

Center:

MA-Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Carol Curtin
[email protected]
774-455-6527

Project Description:

In collaboration with numerous state team partners and the Children's LEND program, the Shriver Center LEND/UCEDD took a key leadership role in convening the Region I Act Early Regional Summit on autism, in conjunction with the national effort via AUCD and the CDC. The summit was in held on April 26-27 in Providence, RI and was the first step toward developing an organized network of key stakeholders to share information and work on enhancing the effectiveness of service provision and coordination for families and children with ASD and related disabilities. The Shriver Center will be applying for follow-up funds to allow for this initiative to continue.

Keyword(s):

Autism, Early Identification, Systems Change, Collaboration

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Geographic Areas, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State