Pediatric Care Coordination:
Community of Practice
Tuesday, February, 2022
Greetings,
Thank you for opening up the first Pediatric Care Coordination: Community of Practice eNews of 2022! In this newsletter, you’ll find:
Updates on the statewide conference, including the registration deadline to receive a free goodybag
How to register for the March 16 webinar, “Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Accessing Services: What Care Coordinators Need to Know”
An opportunity for providers in prenatal care settings to receive $200
Info about the MN Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Fellowship
As always, thanks for your participation in the Community of Practice. Tell your friends who aren’t yet members that they can become one for free!
All our best,
Wendy Berghorst and the ACET team
Register Today to Reserve Your Statewide Conference Goodybag!
The Pediatric Care Coordination: Community of Practice is hosting our statewide conference on May 12, 2022! Please join us for a virtual day of networking, self-care, and collective learning. You will leave the conference feeling energized, connected and renewed.
***Don’t miss this opportunity! Register before March 4, 2022 to receive a goodybag mailed to your workplace or residence prior to the conference!*** Register now!
Confirmed speakers and panelists include representatives from MDH, Children’s Minnesota, South Lake Pediatrics, Hennepin Healthcare, HealthPartners & Park Nicollet, Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council, and Always Moving Forward!
Please RSVP: Upcoming FREE Webinar
Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Accessing Services: What Care Coordinators Need to Know
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Noon - 1:00 p.m. CST
Registration here
After attending this session, you will have a better understanding of:
Characteristics of autism in young children
Educational and medical pathways to autism identification and services
Importance of early intervention
Resources for families to help support their child’s growth and development
Featuring:
Nicole Berning (she/her) Autism Clinical Lead, MN Department of Human Services
Kimberly Hicks (she/her) Autism Policy Lead, MN Department of Human Services
More info:
The average length of time between a family’s initial concern about their child’s development and receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be more than two years. With prevalence rates as high as 1 in 36 in MN, it is imperative that families, early childhood professionals, and care coordinators have the most accurate information and collaborate throughout the screening, diagnosis, and referral process.
Certificate of Completion provided.
Calling all Providers in Prenatal Care Settings
A new year offers new opportunities to help. ACET Inc., in partnership with Proof Alliance under a grant funded by the Minnesota Department of Health, have come together to gather input to help prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Clinics across the state of Minnesota are invited to participate in a 1-hour conversation with a $200 stipend given to each clinic for their time.
CLICK HERE to learn more and reserve your spot today! Hurry, space is limited to participate. For questions, please email maggi@acetinc.com.
MN Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Fellowship - Call for Applications
Applications for the 2022-2023 cohort of Minnesota LEND Fellows are now open and due March 1! The MNLEND (Minnesota Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (NDD)) Fellowship is a 10-month paid interdisciplinary leadership training program representing 14+ disciplines. We welcome applicants who are people working in the field, current UMN graduate students, people with lived experience as self-advocates or family members, or others, who can demonstrate leadership potential and direct experience related to NDD. People from historically under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Fifty-percent of every cohort includes people from under-represented cultural and linguistic backgrounds so as to support future leaders who can skillfully address the state's equity gaps. Check out the LEND website to learn more about our program & apply by March 1!
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“A positive atmosphere nurtures a positive attitude, which is required to take positive action.”
- Richard M. DeVos
The Pediatric Care Coordination: Community of Practice is a program coordinated by ACET Inc. under a grant funded by the Minnesota Department of Health. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the Minnesota Department of Health’s position or policy.
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