S.M.A.R.T. Follow Up Meeting
Let's continue the conversation on how we can bring accessible assessment and diagnostic tools to our community and support children, youth and their families.
There will be a SMART follow-up meeting, Thursday, May 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (314 W Main St., Walla Walla)
In person or virtual attendance available.
Register at Autism Diagnosis/SMART Night Follow Up Meeting May 23rd (jotform.com)
About SMART
Children and families in many communities in Washington state are unable to access a timely assessment for autism or other developmental disabilities, delaying connection to helpful services. Some may wait months, or even years, for an autism evaluation at a distant tertiary care center because there are no options closer to home. Transportation and language barriers are also issues for many families.
To address this challenge, the Washington Department of Health and the University of Washington implemented the School and Medical Autism Review Teams (SMART) model, which builds on and expands community capacity in rural and underserved communities that do not have access to a local multidisciplinary diagnostic center. The model was developed to connect primary care providers, schools, early intervention agencies, and families together to share their knowledge to better connect children to support, services, and resources.
For additional information, please contact Krystal Ceron at kceron@co.walla-walla.wa.us or (509)524-2624.