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Minnesota Department of Health; University of Minnesota. 2016. MN Act Early Delegate Project. [St. Paul, MN]: Minnesota Department of Health; University of Minnesota, 29 pp.

Annotation: In response to the significant growth of Minnesota's immigrant population, which accounted for 30% of the state's population increase in 2016, and the rising rates of autism within the Somali and other immigrant communities, Minnesota launched the MN Act Early Outreach program. This PowerPoint presentation details the program's development by the University of Minnesota in collaboration with the MN Department of Health. The initiative trains community delegates to educate local populations about autism screening through culturally sensitive outreach efforts. These activities occur at cultural festivals, health clinics, schools, and daycare centers. Additionally, public service announcements are broadcasted in multiple languages, including Hmong, Somali, and Spanish, over radio programs targeting these communities. The presentation also provides access to websites, podcasts, and links to Act Early training materials, offering comprehensive resources for community education and engagement.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

Keywords: Autism, State CSHCN programs, Minnesota
   

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