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Project

Autism Family Empowerment Coaching and Training Project (AFECT)

Center:

CA-Stanford University School of Medicine, DBP

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Heidi Feldman
[email protected]
650-723-5711

Project Description:

Funded by a CA Developmental Disabilities Service Access and Equity Grant This person- and family-centered project will empower families of children newly diagnosed with autism to understand the child's condition, implement adult-child interactions effective for increasing learning and communication, and navigate the complex service system to find appropriate therapeutic services. Stanford Medicine Children's Health will hire 2 bilingual and bi-cultural Autism Family Empowerment Coaches to provide direct one-on-one training and assistance to families within the critical first 3-6 months after autism diagnosis. With the aid of the Coaches, activated and prepared families will connect to autism treatment services, including ABA, early intervention program, and special education program, in addition to critical community-based resources. A rigorous evaluation will assess process and outcome measures at the individual and systemic levels

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

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

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County, State

Funding Source: