Massachusetts Healthy People 2020 Autism Roadmap Report
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The Massachusetts Healthy People 2020 Autism Roadmap Report shares needs assessment findings to assist the Massachusetts Autism Commission in developing a blueprint for better data collection across the system of care that serves children and youth with autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities and their families in Massachusetts. The report provides potential sources of and recommendations for both public and private data collection within the state that can be considered by the Commission and its subcommittees and built upon and monitored by appropriate stakeholder entities. It also offers future possibilities that may need more development and surveillance and resources that may help. This information may also be useful for a variety of audiences – from research to public health to education to family advocacy groups and more.
The report's objectives:
The Six Healthy People 2020 Core Indicators:
In addition, supplemental sections include: Education, Housing & Homelessness and Cultural Considerations. Within each of the topics, the report will focus on several factors for underserved children and youth: race, culture, language, immigrant status, region, level of function, and mental health.
Download Full Report
The Massachusetts Healthy People 2020 Autism Roadmap Report shares needs assessment findings to assist the Massachusetts Autism Commission in developing a blueprint for better data collection across the system of care that serves children and youth with autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities and their families in Massachusetts. The report provides potential sources of and recommendations for both public and private data collection within the state that can be considered by the Commission and its subcommittees and built upon and monitored by appropriate stakeholder entities. It also offers future possibilities that may need more development and surveillance and resources that may help. This information may also be useful for a variety of audiences – from research to public health to education to family advocacy groups and more.
The report's objectives:
- Assess and quantify baseline data for the state needs of children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities aligned with six MCHB core outcome indicators;
- Make recommendations to address needs identified from the needs assessment; and
- Offer comprehensive and strategic surveillance recommendations to monitor and report on future state autism/DD activities and outcomes.
The Six Healthy People 2020 Core Indicators:
- Early Identification and Screening
- Medical Home
- Accessible Community-based Service System
- Family Involvement
- Transition to Adult Health Care, Work & Independence
- Adequate Private &/or Public Insurance to Pay for Services
In addition, supplemental sections include: Education, Housing & Homelessness and Cultural Considerations. Within each of the topics, the report will focus on several factors for underserved children and youth: race, culture, language, immigrant status, region, level of function, and mental health.
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"Using Harvard’s Health Eating Plate as a guide, we recommend eating mostly vegetables, fruit, and whole grains, healthy fats, and healthy proteins. We suggest drinking water instead of sugary beverages, and we also address common dietary concerns such as salt and sodium, vitamins, and alcohol. It’s also important to stay active and maintain a healthy weight. "
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