This pilot will improve long-term outcomes for children with autism or a related disability who are boarded in emergency departments with a psychiatric crisis. Emergency departments are ill-equipped to manage this population, resulting in prolonged, stressful boarding. This approach combines components of the EmPath unit, comprehensive behavior management and reduction, and long-term support to families including telehealth options for those at a great distance.
Past Grants
Addressing Psychiatric Boarding of ASD Patients in EDs
Award Amount $100,000
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Year(s) 2020
Duration 2020
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Counties Served Kalamazoo
ID: 2001-145358
Organization
Autism Alliance of Michigan