Part 1 of 2 sessions of the IACC Full Committee Meeting happened this past week. It is a relatively new government organization created out the 2019 Autism CARES Act to help inform the government about the needs of the autistic community - most importantly past the age of 21 to include information for a full life's span.
Here are some topics that re standing out for me:
- Acknowledging trauma from denied or lack of services.
- Discussions around race - how is research being conducted and the need to consider that this can add layers to the needs of families and autistic people.
- The need to connect mental health with services for autistic people.
- The need to add training for medical professionals for dealing with and providing services for patients with special needs and autism.
- The lag between research and tangible services, changes, deliverables.
The committee also stressed the importance of local non-profits as a source of information, services, and partnerships.
The IACC website includes links and events happening in April for those affected by autism and the public-at-large.
I am glad to see this happening.
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