Screening and Linkage to Services for Autism

The Autism Patient Navigator (APN) will interview families to determine system and individual barriers facing the family at each stage of the care process. The APN will help families to overcome any identified barriers through education, coaching, social support, interpretation or translation, linkage to resources (e.g., for obtaining insurance) or logistical support (e.g., scheduling appointments, providing reminders, arranging transportation), in order to ensure timely diagnostic evaluation / eligibility determination; educate the family about autism, tests and treatments; and offer psychosocial support.