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Family Autism Support Team (FAST)

Contact Information:

Susan Adelman
[email protected]
206-685-1007

Project Description:

The Family Autism Support Team (FAST), formerly Parent Autism Support Service (PASS), is a program structured to support parents in the early months after a diagnosis of autism. The FAST Program is run by the Parent Professional Partnership, also known as the Family Leadership Discipline of the University of Washington LEND program. Faculty and Family Trainees who have children with special needs, or are very knowledgeable of the services and support available to families of children with autism, provide follow up to families one week post diagnosis and then monthly for six months. During the six months, families are connected to providers within their local communities to continue to support them in the care of their child. COVID 19 restrictions and recommendations have increased virtual services for some agencies. The FAST program is in the process of creating a video library to assist families new to developmental disabilities with vocabulary, resources and parenting strategies. The FAST program has been in place for six years and has provided care coordination to over 150 families who have children newly diagnosed with autism at the University of Washington. Email [email protected] for more information.

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A