georgina peacock, ncbddd/cdc aaidd june 8, 2011 learn the signs. act early. a public health response...
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Georgina Peacock, NCBDDD/CDC
AAIDDJune 8, 2011
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
A Public Health Response to Improving Early Identification
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Prevention Research Branch
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Roxane: A champion for families
Experienced Parent programChild had developmental problems “early on” and
doctor referred to the local early intervention program
Roxane described milestones and the importance of
early intervention and the early signs to watch for
Further suspicions of autismRoxane helped guide family
to to an autism clinicThriving in early intervention“Words will never be able to express how thankful I am for
her teaching me early development and being my trusted friend.“-Vicki
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Learn the Signs. Act Early.Why this campaign?
In the United States, about 1 in 110 children has an autism spectrum disorder1
About 1 in 8 children aged 3-17 has a developmental disability2
Many children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are not identified until after entering school
Early intervention can have a significant impact on a child’s ability to learn new skills and providing needed support to families
1 Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders. MMWR. December 18, 2009 / 58(SS10);1-20.2 Ibid.
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. Campaign Goals
Increase awareness of developmental
milestones among parents of young
children
Increase dialogue among parents and
providers about child development and
early signs of delay
Spur early action on developmental
concerns
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Target Audiences Parents of children under 4 yrs Early Educators Health care providers
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Traditional Health Communication materials
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Your Child’s Early Development is a Journey
English and Spanish versionsDownloadable from the websiteCustomization available with local contact
information
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Milestones Moments Booklet
Based on Bright Futures scheduleMilestones from 2 months -5 yearsParenting Tips Developmental Health Watch information
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Autism Case Training: A Developmental-Behavioral
case based curriculum
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Act Early InitiativeModel of Collaboration for
Systems Change
Improving system collaboration by bringing togetherkey stakeholders in early identification of children with ASD and other developmental disabilities
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Act Early Summits
Bringing together key stakeholders in states to improve awareness and early identificationSummits completed in HHS regions 2007-2010
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Act Early Initiative
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Act Early Initiative Components
AUCD and AMCHP grantsOn-going technical assistance for Act Early teams
AUCD Research Topics of InterestAct Early AUCD-NCBDDD Fellowship
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Collaboration between federal agenciesHRSA/MCHB Autism Working Group
– Act Early summits– State demonstration projects
– MCHB Developmental Behavioral Pediatric Fellowships programs authors
in ACT curriculum– Supplement to MCHB CAAI State
Demonstration projects– Act Early Ambassadors
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Future Directions
Additional Act Early funding through AMCHP in fall 2011 Evaluation tool for Act Early teams to measure progress in development
Act Early Ambassadors
– One year pilot June 2011-June 2012
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Act Early Ambassadors1 year pilot project
Training Programs: UCEDDs, LENDS, MCH DB Peds FellowRepresenting psychology, pediatrics, special education, family members
Work with or create Act Early teamsSupport awareness and education
For more information please contact Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30333Telephone, 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)/TTY: 1-888-232-6348E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.cdc.gov
The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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