CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION’S

“Learn the Signs. Act Early.”Debbie Sarmento and Moncia Adrian

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LTSAE MaterialsDesigned for use by:● Parents

• Books, growth chart● Professionals

• How to discuss milestones

• Tip sheets● Parents and

Professionals Together• Tracking tools

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Autism Case Training● Early Warning Signs● Screening● Communicating Concerns● Making an ASD

Diagnosis● Early Intervention and

Education● Treatments for ASD● ASD-Specific Anticipatory

Guidance

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LTSAE Scripted, Narrated PowerPoint

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/hcp/index.html

Learn the Signs. Act Early. website

Information for Specific Groups

Health Care Providers

Scripted, Narrated PowerPoint

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LTSAE Deputy Ambassador tasks:

• Support the development and distribution of regional LTSAE Milestone Moments brochures

• Provide LTSAE presentations in your CAPTAIN Region

http://www.captain.ca.gov/LTSAE-brochures.html

CAPTAIN regional brochures

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Now what?

• How can you continue to spread the CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” campaign?

• Why is this important?

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“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Ambassadors

Debbie Sarmento, Manager; Family Resource Centers Network of California

debrasarmento@comcast.net

916-993-7781

Fran D. Goldfarb, MA, MCHES, CPSP| Director, Family Support USC UCEDD CHLAChildren's Hospital Los Angeles

fgoldfarb@chla.usc.edu

Ph: 323 361-3831| Fax 323 361-8305

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical PediatricsKeck School of MedicineUniversity of Southern California

Monica Adrian, Merced County Office of Education, Early Education Department: Caring Kids & Early Connectionsmadrian@mcoe.org

(209) 381-6790 ext. 6146cell: (209) 261-4194