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Project

Act Early State Systems Project

Center:

NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Cynthia Ellis
[email protected]
402-559-4097

Project Description:

This partnership between MMI-LEND, the Nebraska Act Early State Autism Team coalition of organizations, and Boys Town Institute for Child Health Improvement will increase public awareness of ASD, leading to more effective and enhanced early identification of children with ASD. Customization and distribution of the Learn The Signs. Act Early. materials will educate the public and strengthen relation-ships between families and needed services. This project will promote increased recognition of the purpose and mission of the State Autism Team and its impact statewide. Finally, implementation of the project activities will strengthen coordination and collaboration among State Autism Team members.

Keyword(s):

Act Early; State autism Team; policy advocacy; legislative awareness

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

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

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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