Last Updated:
09/28/11 01:34:29 PM
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About Us |
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The Nevada Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS), Nevada State Health Division (NSHD),
Autism Training and Technical Assistance Office, is working
to develop appropriate policies and procedures related to
screening, diagnosis, and intervention of autism spectrum
disorders. The office is also working to build relationships
with the full range of public and private entities providing
services to families living with autism. We are eager to
work with all who have a stake in improving services
throughout Nevada. |
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Our Priority |
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INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) WHO
RECEIVE AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS AT THE EARLIEST AGE POSSIBLE
THROUGHOUT NEVADA. IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR
EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF ASD. PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO
EARLY INTERVENTION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION
PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND SUPPORT TO
PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. |
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Our Objective |
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INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5 WHO RECEIVE A DEVELOPMENTAL
SCREEN USING A STANDARDIZED TOOL. ADMINISTER LEVEL 2 ASD-SPECIFIC
SCREENING TOOL TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE A POSTIVE DEVELOPMENTAL
SCREEN. FACILITATE TIMELY REFERRAL TO THE APPROPRIATE
AGENCY. INCREASE COMMUNITY CAPACITY FOR IDENTIFICATION AND
INTERVENTION OF CHILDREN WITH ASD. |
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Our Action Plan |
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IDENTIFY
COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO CAN ASSIST WITH SCREENING. ADVERTISE
TOLL-FREE NUMBER FOR PARENTS TO OBTAIN DEVELOPMENTAL
SCREENING. DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE. CONDUCT
COMMUNITY-WIDE SCREENING EVENTS AND PROVIDE TRAININGS ON
EARLY SIGNS OF AUTISM TO A VARIETY OF GROUPS WHO INTERACT
WITH SMALL CHILDREN, TO INCLUDE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. |
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