Autism and the Somali Community

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Autism and the Somali Community

During the fall of 2008, the Minnesota Department of Health and the Somali community began a dialogue related to concerns expressed by the community about the number of preschool Somali children with a classification of autism in the Minneapolis Public Schools. During this process, a need for more information was identified. This Web page will be a portal for resources and information on autism for Somali families.

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Reports, fact sheets and other resources

Autism Brochure for Parents: Talk to your doctor—early and often ENGLISH (PDF: 116KB/2 pages)
AUTISMKA (Autism) Warbixin la Siinayo Waalidka (PDF: 128KB/2 pages)
Autism Spectrum Disorders Among Preschool Children Participating in the Minneapolis Public Schools
Early Childhood Special Education Programs (PDF: 745KB/128 pages)
Autism and the Somali Community-Report of Study Fact Sheet
Gole Gorfayn Dib u Dhaca Koboca Dhallaanka iyo Xaaladda Agnaanka (Autism) iyo Shacabka (PDF: 327KB/4 pages)
Community Forum Brochure (PDF: 228KB/3 pages)
Questions and Answers from the Community Forum
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet
Minnesota Senate Autism Report to Governor 2009 (PDF: 717KB/14 pages)
Interpreter Roster
MDH has embarked on a two phase process to improve access to health interpreter services. Phase I is the establishment of a voluntary statewide roster of spoken language health care interpreters. Phase II will be the development of certification standards for a Registry of certified interpreters.

Information for Minnesota children with autism and their families

MNParentsKnow.info
Hosted by the Minnesota Department of Education, this site provides resources on child development, parent education, child care, and consumer safety information and includes links to other trusted Web sites.

MNParentsKnow.info
Hosted by the Minnesota Department of Education this site provides resources on child development, parent education, child care, and consumer safety information and includes links to other trusted websites.
http://www.parentsknow.state.mn.us/

Infant and Toddler Intervention Services (Help Me Grow)
Families of young children with special health needs including autism will find information about services available through Minnesota's Early Intervention Programs.

Minnesota Department of Education - Special Education-Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Information regarding Special Education eligibly and links to additional resources.

Minnesota Department of Education - Special Education-Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Information regarding Special Education eligibly and links to additional resources.
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/Special_Education/Categorical_Disability_Information/Autism_Spectrum_Disorders/index.html

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Statewide Network
Information regarding professional development, technical assistance and access to statewide special education resources.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Statewide Network
Information regarding professional development, technical assistance and access to statewide special education resources.
http://www.mnlowincidenceprojects.org/asdresources.html

Minnesota Low Incidence Projects
Minnesota Low Incidence Projects are designed to assist school districts across the state in fulfilling federal requirements in the areas of implementation of the IDEA, professional development and insuring the availability of high quality staff in the low incidence areas of Special Education (e.g., autism spectrum disorders, deaf hard of hearing, etc.). Technical assistance is offered as a regular function of the project.

Minnesota Low Incidence Projects
Minnesota Low Incidence Projects are designed to assist school districts across the state in fulfilling federal requirements in the areas of implementation of the IDEA, professional development and insuring the availability of high quality staff in the low incidence areas of Special Education (e.g. Autism Spectrum Disorders, Deaf hard of Hearing, etc.). Technical assistance is offered as a regular function of the project.
http://www.mnlowincidenceprojects.org

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