Connecticut Collaborative to Improve Autism Services Ann Gionet Tierney Giannotti
CT Collaborative Primary Outcome
To improve access to comprehensive, coordinated health care and related services for CT children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities.
First Reflections
1. Assess current ASD initiatives in CT
2. Bridge to existing systems Connecticut Medical Home Initiative (CMHI)
3. Replicate & expand successful models Physician Champion Academic detailing LTSAE materials
1. Assess Current Initiatives
Build on existing ASD efforts
Act Early Summit
UConn LEND organizes 30 community organizations and consumers for collaborative effort
CT State ASD Plan
Foundation of the grant = DPH Title V & LEND & UCEDD
CT State ASD Plan
In order to assure valued life outcomes, all of Connecticut’s diverse families and other stakeholders will be aware of the early signs of ASD and have knowledge about, and access to, evidenced-based, individualized, and timely screening, diagnostic evaluation and interventions implemented by a competent work force and a funded, coordinated system of care.
CT Collaborative Grant: Goal 1
Implement the CT State Autism Plan Strengthen the awareness of the early signs
of ASDs Improve knowledge about the screening,
diagnostic assessments and interventions
Outcome: 10% increase in children receiving ASD specific developmental screening
2. Bridge Existing Systems CT Medical Home
Initiative Multidisciplinary care
coordinators Medical Home sites Family Support Network Respite Extended service funds Child Development
Infoline
CT Autism Action Coalition
Coalition members include;ASD family organizations
State and national models
Community organizations Family services Provider training
University faculty State agency staff
CT Collaborative Grant: Goal 2
Engage ASD specific family support and training organizations to increase public and professional awareness about ASD and to nurture a statewide, culturally competent, family-centered system of care.
Outcome: 10% increase in contacts with new families by family support organizations
CT Collaborative Grant: Goal 3
Collaborate with ASD Physician Champion and pediatric primary care practitioners and the CMHI to expand practices providing family-centered, comprehensive, coordinated health care
Outcome: 10% increase in evaluations for autism