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Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Child’s Development

CO4Kids

Early identification of Autism is crucial for effective skill-building and treatment. Autism West , based in Colorado, provides early intervention and identification services. According to Autism West Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Alex Himel , “A lot of the testing to diagnose Autism is actually fun.

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You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

Relias

Screening for trauma allows for accurate treatment planning and service provision. The information gathered during the screening process will help determine the appropriate next steps and the treatment plan. Make medical/psychiatric referrals as needed. Why must an organization screen for trauma?

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Colorado task force’s solution to stop children from running from residential treatment: Fence ‘em in & lock ‘em up!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The task force says a consultant should draw up the tool and determine how the information obtained from the tools may be used to adjust a treatment plan for the child or youth while they are in out-of-home care. Even more restrictions, more onerous treatment for any child the assessment tool thinks might run away?