DSD eList announcement

Date: Oct. 15, 2020
To: Lead agencies, tribal nations, school staff, advocates, self-advocates, managed care organizations, families, caregivers, mental health providers, Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) providers and other stakeholders interested in autism and EIDBI services
From: DHS Disability Services Division
Purpose: To share information on an upcoming webinar series
Webinar dates: Nov. 2, Nov 16, Nov. 30 and Dec 14, 2020
Contact: ASD.DHS@state.mn.us

Pathway to autism services and supports webinar series

A Minnesota team of interagency professionals is hosting a series of webinars to help increase awareness and access to the range of services and supports available to people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the lifespan. Representatives from the following agencies/organizations will present and answer your questions:

· Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

· Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

· Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

· Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

· The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

We also will review how services and supports for autism and related conditions are being provided or adapted during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Dates and details

Once you register for one of the following webinars, you will receive information about how to join (i.e., call in, log in, etc.). Also, make sure to review the list of new resources on pathways to autism services and supports in our Aug 12, 2020, eList announcement.

11 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 2, 2020

· Topic: First Steps: Pathway to learning, playing and growing

· Summary: This webinar will provide a summary of key developmental milestones that babies and toddlers should be achieving. It also will include practical tips, tools and guidance to help your child’s development. In addition, we will review what resources are available to parents and caregivers who have questions or concerns about their child’s development.

· How to attend: Register for the Nov. 2 webinar in advance

11 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 16, 2020

· Topic: Next Steps: Pathway to services and supports for a child recently identified with ASD

· Summary: This webinar will help parents and caregivers understand options for their child in the year following a diagnosis. We will break down step-by-step who to reach out to and what supports are available. We also will provide information about the similarities and differences between the medical and educational pathways to services and supports for ASD.

· How to attend: Register for the Nov. 16 webinar in advance

11 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 30, 2020

· Topic: Pathway to autism services and supports

· Summary: This webinar will focus on the range of services and supports available to a person with ASD across Minnesota’s systems of support in the years that follow a diagnosis. We will include resources to help navigate and coordinate services across service teams.

· How to attend: Register for the Nov. 30 webinar in advance

11 a.m.-noon Monday, Dec. 14, 2020

· Topic: Next Stage: Pathway to transition and long-term services and supports for ASD

· Summary: This webinar will focus on transition services including housing, employment and long-term service and support options.

· How to attend: Register for the Dec. 14 webinar in advance

Questions

For more information on autism services and supports in Minnesota, visit the MN Autism Resource Portal or email us at ASD.DHS@state.mn.us.

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