Vision: ChildServe will offer a comprehensive program that identifies and serves the needs of Autism.

Development Plan

1. Research

    Programs were identified and researched to identify key program components with existing well-known Autism programs in the state and nationally.

• Best practice programs – nationally and locally
• Funding and legislation
• Family and community resource/supports

2. Needs Assessment

    The needs assessment explored what is needed, currently available and gaps.  The process used was a statically sound practice and data gathered was validated with the process

• Focus Groups
• Interviews
• Surveys

3. Internal and External SWOT

• National Programs
• State and local programs
• ChildServe

4. Analysis: Top three trends from the data

• Need for a comprehensive program providing expertise in Autism for children, families, providers and community.
• The need to have a place to turn at every juncture to learn, understand and be able to move through on the Autism path
• The need for greater community of understanding and acceptance of the child with Autism.

ChildServe Autism Program Components

• Early Identification
• Diagnosis
• Intervention Services
• Support Services
• Training and Advocacy

Implementation Plan

• Phase I (2011-2012)
• Development and Implementation
• Early Identification
• Diagnostic
• Intervention Services
• Explore and Develop
• Support Services
• Training and advocacy

• Phase II (2012-2013)
• Development and Implementation
• Support Services
• Training and advocacy