Project Description:
To improve early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, including autism, by promoting developmental monitoring and screening so children and their families can get the services and support they need.
GOAL 1: Collaborate with Connecticut Department of Children and Families to establish Learn the Signs Act Early (LTSAE) training and dissemination of LTSAE materials in their Academy for Workforce Development.
GOAL 2: To collaborate with Early Childhood Collaborative throughout Connecticut that support Early Childhood Programs ( Head Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness and Child care programs) to develop a system to improve developmental monitoring by training and LTSAE materials that including the CDC Milestone Tracker app, for use in the classroom and with families
GOAL 3: Collaborate with Early Childhood partners (CT Department of Public Health, Healthy from Day One, Office of Early Childhood, Wheeler Clinic, Help Me Grow, CT Academy of Pediatrics and the CT 2-1-1 Child Development Info line) to develop a webinar and guidance document for Early Childhood providers, Medical providers and Medical students on the importance of periodic screening and developmental milestones.
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Renewal Community, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban, Territory, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
