University Center on Autism and Neurodevelopment
Project Description:
The purpose of the UCAN Assessment Team is to improve differential diagnosis between autism and other neurodevelopment disorders. The team is a diverse group of professionals from different disciplines and agencies throughout Northern Nevada comprised of child psychiatrists, child psychologists, school psychologists, an occupational therapist, speech language pathologists, and a developmental specialist. In Northern and Rural Nevada there are limited options for families seeking ASD diagnostic services, especially those reliant on State Medicaid program. More than 50% of our clients are on Medicaid, many live in the rural areas. Our goal is to provided a quality diagnostic services and personalized follow up referrals and supports. Our clinic if free of charge and provide hundreds of hours of clinical and observation hours for trainees and students within other disciplines.
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services
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, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
Yes
