Event Title
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Survey: What is Working?
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
27-4-2009 10:00 AM
End Date
27-4-2009 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Social Work
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Christine Black-Hughes
Mentor's Department
Social Work
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
A central Minnesota County Social Services Autism Unit understands that the autism spectrum disorder is unique to each child, and it can impact the child's abilities to function independently in many areas. In addition, it may have an impact on family members which can create additional stresses. The Autism Unit is a new and growing service, and would like to know where to go with the services being provided to individuals and their families that are being impacted by the autism spectrum disorder. The Autism Unit understands that families know what they need, and that each family is different in their needs. This Minnesota county agency believes that the individuals and families are the experts in what is going well, identifying service gaps and/or concerns, and suggest what should be developed and happen next with the services and programs provided through this county. To improve services a survey was developed that worked with the individuals and their families on areas such as early identification, issues, concerns and positive aspects of services and programs, the impact autism has on family members, formal and informal supports, case management, financial responsibility and issues, and transition age services. The Autism Unit used the results from this survey to improve their service delivery system, and to guide the planning and further the development of services and programs that address the needs of individuals and families with autism spectrum disorder.
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Survey: What is Working?
CSU Ballroom
A central Minnesota County Social Services Autism Unit understands that the autism spectrum disorder is unique to each child, and it can impact the child's abilities to function independently in many areas. In addition, it may have an impact on family members which can create additional stresses. The Autism Unit is a new and growing service, and would like to know where to go with the services being provided to individuals and their families that are being impacted by the autism spectrum disorder. The Autism Unit understands that families know what they need, and that each family is different in their needs. This Minnesota county agency believes that the individuals and families are the experts in what is going well, identifying service gaps and/or concerns, and suggest what should be developed and happen next with the services and programs provided through this county. To improve services a survey was developed that worked with the individuals and their families on areas such as early identification, issues, concerns and positive aspects of services and programs, the impact autism has on family members, formal and informal supports, case management, financial responsibility and issues, and transition age services. The Autism Unit used the results from this survey to improve their service delivery system, and to guide the planning and further the development of services and programs that address the needs of individuals and families with autism spectrum disorder.
Recommended Citation
Browning, Katie L.. "The Autism Spectrum Disorder Survey: What is Working?." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 27, 2009.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2009/poster-session-A/14
