1. Alaska Part C Erin Kinsvey, M.Ed.
Infant Learning Programs in Alaska: HRSA initiative December 2008

2. Eligibility By Diagnosis Significant delays in development
Down Syndrome
Hearing Impairment
Complex Seizure Disorder
Vision Impairment
Cleft Palate
Significant delays in development
Over 50% in one or more areas
Clinical Opinion

3. ILP population data
ILP Population Data
FY06
FY07
FY08
number
percent
Total of all children enrolled (% of birth to 3 population)
1782
5.9%
1825
6.1%
1926
6.4%
Children enrolled Part C
1353
76%
1317
72%
1422
74%
Medicaid eligible
1057
59%
1141
63%
1089
57%

4. Comparison numbers FY Total of all children enrolled EI/ILP 1782 5.9%
06 percent (birth to 3 population)
07 number
07 percent (birth to 3 population)
08 number
08 percent (birth to 3 population)
Total of all children enrolled EI/ILP
1782
5.9%
1825
6.1%
1926
6.4%
Preschool SPED comparison numbers (3-5yrs)
1987 --
1954 NA

5. Impacts of CAPTA In 2003 In 2008 Referrals from CPS= 168

9. Purpose of Project improve early screening and diagnosis
Improve access to coordinated health services for children with ASD

10. Autism priority recommendations
universal screening for ASD and other developmental disabilities,
enhanced diagnostic capacity
expanded resource and referral services workforce development capacity building and
time-limited intervention services

11. Rapid Responder teams
Goal #1: In rural Alaska, improve and coordinate the system of early identification, developmental screening and diagnosis of children with suspected autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders in through the development of a Rapid Response Team

12. Partnerships
Collaboration
Next steps