Family Voices of North Dakota
Health Information and Education Center
Family Voices of North Dakota
PO Box 163
312 2nd Ave. w
Edgeley, ND 58433
ph: 701-493-2634
fax: 701-493-2635
alt: 1-888-522-9654
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Autism (Supporting Autism in ND)
North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities in partnership with Family Voices of North Dakota, Children's Special Health Services, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, and the State Autism Sprectrum Disorders task force has been awarded a three Autism Spectrum Disorder grant (ASD). Below are the highlighted activities we will be working on in the upcoming years to help combat ASD in North Dakota:
- Train individuals, Early Childhood educators, Medical professionals, and school personnel working directly with children to recognize the early warning signs of ASD
- Present information in ND pediatricians on the importance of ASD screening, methods of incorporating screening into existing practices, and follow up options.
- Develop a Road Map of “what’s next” to guide families and professionals through screening, diagnosis, educational options, and family support.
- Partner with Children’s Special Health Services to revise and disseminate the CSHS Autism Resource Booklet.
- Provide data, information, and testimony to relevant legislative, policy and regulation discussions.
For more information or questions please contact:
Hilory Liccini @ HIlory.Liccini@minotstateu.edu or 701-858-3008 toll free: 1-800-233-1737 ext. 3008
Family Voices of North Dakota will be hosting monthly Family Nights on Autism. Please call 888-522-9654 or email: fvnd@drtel.net for more information
Family Voices of North Dakota
PO Box 163
312 2nd Ave. w
Edgeley, ND 58433
ph: 701-493-2634
fax: 701-493-2635
alt: 1-888-522-9654
fvnd
