We value the importance of collaboration in ASD care management and seek to partner with primary care and specialty clinics, schools and allied health professionals to ensure continuity and enhance the child’s plan of care. We are willing to meet with you via Zoom or in-person to discuss the A4A program as well as diagnostic evaluations and plan of care possibilities for referred patients.
What to Expect from the A4A Program
Children identified at risk for developmental delay or behavioral concerns with ASD symptomology can be referred to the A4A program. Once the referral is received, Mrs. Randolph will contact the family to set up the initial consultation which is conducted via telehealth appointment. The diagnostic evaluation is set after the initial consultation and will occur in the Epley Center for Health Professions Speech and Hearing Clinic. The follow-up evaluation will occur with caregivers via telehealth appointment, at which time options for the plan of care will be discussed with caregivers. If indicated, we will discuss required paperwork for ASD diagnosis and assist caregivers in submitting the required documents. We will fax evaluations to your office once completed.
Culturally Competent Care
We recognize the influence of culture on ASD identification, diagnosis and care management, which is why we investigate social determinants of health and other potential barriers that delay age of ASD diagnosis and enrollment in specialty services. Dr. Kilmer is a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory, which assesses the ability of a person to shift cultural perspectives and adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities, and offers the IDI assessment to providers who refer children to the A4A program. The Roadmap to Intercultural Competence Using the IDI has more information.
Virtual and In-Person Educational Opportunities
Informing best practice is integral to the A4A mission to increase access to evidence-based care for all children. We are in the process of creating webinars and conferences to inform best practice for identifying and diagnosing ASD and equip primary care providers, teachers and allied health professionals.
