National Autism Awareness Month Activities Hosted by …



Innovative Partnerships: Improving State Systems for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Hosted by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)

Autism Professional Development Committee

Please join us for a webinar on Wednesday, December 1st, from 1:00 – 2:15 pm EST

This webcast will provide information and examples regarding innovative partnerships to improve state systems for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Other Developmental Disabilities. These partnerships within states allow for engaging key stakeholders in addition to leveraging resources and improving sustainability of services and coordination of care. The webinar will consist of a panel representing several states and organizations across the country engaging in unique public/private partnerships that can help advance important projects, programs, and policies to support children, youth, and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.

The presenters include:

Diana MTK Autin, Esq.

Executive Co-Director of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)

Sharon Fleischfresser MD, MPH, FAAP

Medical Director of the Wisconsin Title V Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program

Anne Harris, MS,MPH,PhD

LEND Co-Director and LEND Clinical Services Unit Program Manager,

Waisman Center University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)

Sue Olsen, MEd

Director, Division of Exemplary Services,Center for Persons with Disabilities at

Utah State University

Gina Pola –Money

Director, Utah Family Voices

Moderator: LCDR Deidre Washington-Jones, MPH

Senior Public Health Analyst/Program Director

Maternal and Child Health Bureau

Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs

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If you have any questions about the above webinar, please contact LCDR Deidre Washington-Jones at 301-443-6844 or dwashington-jones@

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