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Project

IOTI-Improving Access to Mental Health Care Services for Autistic People in Utah

Center:

UT-Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Tim Riesen
[email protected]
801-915-3355

Project Description:

The purpose of this project is to increase the number of Utah Mental Health Professionals who are competent at providing services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and/or Intellectual Disabilities (ID). Too often, professionals turn away clients with these conditions stating they do not feel comfortable or confident providing mental health services to these populations. This project will target clinical mental health counselors, school counselors, and social workers in Utah. Mental health participants in this project will receive an incentive to attend the training about service provision to people with ASD and/or ID.

Keyword(s):

Mental Health, Autism, Access

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Other

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:

Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787