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Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly
"Learn the Signs. Act Early" Program
Goal: To improve early identification of autism and other developmental disabilities so children and their families can get the services and support they need
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly
Campaign Objectives Increase awareness of developmental
milestones, early signs of delay, and parent-provider dialogue
Improve screening and referral to early intervention services through working with key state and national partners
Improve collaboration and coordination among systems that identify/provide services for children with developmental delay and their families
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly
Target Audiences
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly
Implementation Strategy
Integrate campaign messages and materials through national programs (and their state affiliates) that serve parents of young children
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly
Health Communication Objectives
Raise awareness of developmental milestones/learning behaviors and early warning signs of developmental delay.
Increase knowledge about activities that facilitate optimal development
Increase knowledge about the benefits of early action and early intervention.
Increase parent-provider dialogue on the topic of developmental milestones and disorders.
Increase early action for developmental disorders.
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly
Parents of Young Children will…
Know that how their child plays, learns, speaks and acts offers important clues about their development – understand milestones• Know the early warning signs of delay• Monitor their child’s development
Know the importance of acting early Initiate discussions with health care
providers and early educators about development
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly
Early Educators will… Know key developmental milestones in
young children Know the early warning signs of delay –
when to be concerned Have self-efficacy to talk with parents
about development Aid in monitoring development Have and use campaign materials
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly
Health Care Providers who serve young
children will…
Initiate conversations with parents about development
Are receptive to parental concerns (and desire to take action)
Have and use campaign materials
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. www.cdc.gov/actearly
Partnerships and Innovations
Head Start and Child Care Home Visitors WIC and Public Health Help Me Grow Project LAUNCH Child Find