State Roundtable Reports
2022 State Roundtable Report
The first Autism Taskforce State Roundtable report contains Chairperson Justice Kevin Dougherty’s beginning work on Autism leading up to the creation of the Autism Taskforce. The report outlines the steps being taken by the Taskforce to improve the dependency court experience of children and families with ASD. The report also addresses the need for a comprehensive Education Plan targeting legal, child welfare, and Local Children’s Roundtable professionals. This Education Plan contains advanced educational sessions, video resources, and a detailed list of training.
Finally, the report provides two tools: a Local Roadmap and an Environmental Analysis. The Local Roadmap is designed to help local Children’s Roundtables and communities create a process to bring awareness to and navigate the complex issues facing children and families with ASD. This Roadmap supports the identification of system strengths and gaps and includes a structure for implementing changes at a local level. The Environmental Analysis Tool is designed to assess the physical environment of agencies and courts that serve children and families diagnosed with ASD and provides guidance to create an ASD-friendly space.
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