Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support

 

This Program supports activities to: ? provide information and education on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD) to increase public awareness; ? promote research into the development and validation of reliable screening tools and interventions for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities and disseminate information; ? promote early screening of individuals at higher risk for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities as early as practicable, given evidence-based screening techniques and interventions; ? increase the number of professionals who are able to confirm or rule out a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities; and ? increase the number of professionals able to provide evidence-based interventions for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.

Active 93.877 Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 See FY 2016 description.
Fiscal Year 2016 The Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities program improves care and outcomes for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DDs) through training, advancing best practices, and service. The program supports training programs, research, and state systems grants to: • Improve access to early screening, diagnosis and intervention for children with ASD or other DDs; • Increase the number of professionals able to diagnose ASD and other DDs; • Promote the use of evidence-based interventions for individuals at higher risk for ASD and other DDs as early as possible; • Increase the number of professionals able to provide evidence-based interventions for individuals diagnosed with ASD or other DDs; • Provide information and education on ASD and other DDs to increase public awareness; • Promote research and information distribution on the development and validation of reliable screening tools and interventions for ASD and other DDs; and • Promote early screening of individuals at higher risk for ASD and other DDs. Training Programs: The program has two main training components, the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) program and the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) Training program. From 2011 – 2014, the LEND and DBP programs collectively: • Provided diagnostic evaluations for ASD and other DDs to more than 224,000 children; • Provided training to nearly 16,000 pediatricians, DBP specialists, and other health professionals; and • Provided more than 3,000 continuing education events on early screening, diagnosis, and intervention that reached over 214,000 pediatricians and other health professionals. Research: To improve the health and well-being of children with ASD, HRSA supports five research networks and investigator-initiated autism intervention research projects. From 2011 – 2014, the research programs collectively: • Conducted 57 studies on physical and behavioral health issues related to ASD and other DDs, screening and diagnostic measures, early intervention, and transition to adulthood; • Developed 42 new measures and tools, including diagnostic and screening tools and outcome measures that are helping to guide provider practice; • Prepared 209 publications for peer reviewed journals, of which 105 were published, and the remainder were in progress. HRSA’s autism research helps underserved populations overcome barriers to diagnosis and access needed services. State Systems grants: The Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities program supports state systems grants to improve access to comprehensive, coordinated health care and related services for children and youth with ASD and other DDs.
Fiscal Year 2018 N/A Public Health Service Act - Section 399BB Programs under the Combating Autism Act of 2006 as amended by the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011 (P.L. 112–32) and the Autism CARES Act of 2014 (P.L. 113–157) For training grants: eligible applicants include public or nonprofit agencies, including institutions of higher education. For research grants: eligible applicants include any public or private nonprofit entity, including research centers or networks. Faith-based and community-based organizations, Tribes, and tribal organizations are eligible to apply. Any public or private entity is eligible for other project grants. For training grants: (1) Trainees in the health professions related to MCH; and (2) mothers and children who receive services through training programs. For research grants: public or private nonprofit entities, including research centers or networks. For other projects: (1) Public or private agencies, organizations and institutions; and (2) mothers and children, and persons who receive services through the programs. Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity issued under this CFDA program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package Preapplication coordination is not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 3 to 6 months. Not applicable. Not applicable. General criteria are described in Program Regulations 45 CFR 51, and specific criteria are included in the program guidance materials provided with application kits. Contact Central Office for details Training grants provide interdisciplinary training to prepare future leaders to improve the health of children who have or are at risk of developing autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities (ASD/DD). Research grants advance the knowledge base pertaining to ASD/DDs, leading to improvements in interventions for children and adolescents with ASD/DDs and improve the early identification and treatment for ASD/DDs. State systems grants support States in improving access to comprehensive, coordinated healthcare and related services for children and youth with ASD and other DDs . Indirect costs that are allowed for administrative costs incurred as a result of training grants, are limited to 8 percent of direct costs Performance Reports: See the notice of funding opportunity and notice of award for details for required performance monitoring. Not applicable. Grantees are required to maintain grant accounting records for 3 years after the date they submit the Federal Financial Report (FFR). If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the award has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Awards are made on an annual basis for the duration of the grant period, and payments are made through an Electronic Transfer System or Cash Demand System. Grantees draw down funds, as necessary, from the Payment Management System (PMS). PMS is the centralized web based payment system for HHS awards. None/Not specified. Laura Kavanagh, Associate Administrator for Maternal and Child Health
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville , MD 20857 US
LKavanagh@hrsa.gov
Phone: 3014432170 http://hrsa.gov 75-0350-0-1-550 (Project Grants) FY 18$2,273,497.00; FY 19 est $2,852,499.00; FY 20 est $2,860,000.00; FY 17$1,598,704.00; FY 16$44,217,073.00; - (Cooperative Agreements) FY 18$1,274,964.00; FY 19 est $1,274,993.00; FY 20 est $1,275,000.00; - (Project Grants) FY 18: $293,497 to $420,000; $378,916 FY 19: $98,338 to $420,000; $259,318 FY 20: $100,000 to $420,000; $190,667 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 18: $275,000 to $500,000; 424,988 FY 19: $275,000 to $500,000; 424,988 FY 20: $275,000 to $500,000; 425,000 This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR Part 75 State, local and tribal governments, institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofit organizations and commercial organizations, as applicable. 42 CFR Part 51a Project Grants for Maternal Child and Health. HRSA awards are subject to the requirements of the HHS Grants Policy Statement (HHS GPS) that are applicable based on recipient type and purpose of award. The HHS GPS is available at http://www.hrsa.gov/grants. Fiscal Year 2016 The Health Care Transitions Research Network (HCT-RN) for Youth and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) aims to address the health, family, and social needs of adolescent and young adults on the autism spectrum. The goals of the HCT-RN are to improve the nation's capacity to foster measurable improvements in the following: 1) life course outcomes for youth and adults on the autism spectrum, 2) the ability of their families to cope effectively with increased caregiving demands, and 3) the capacity of communities to create adequate opportunities for successful lifelong living, learning and working for these individuals and their families. The National Interdisciplinary Training Resource Center plays a crucial role in providing technical assistance, building and sustaining partnerships with service systems already serving children with ASD and other developmental disabilities, translating research into evidence-based practice, and utilizing existing and developing new data systems to capture and report project outcomes. The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) Program provides interdisciplinary training to enhance the clinical expertise and leadership skills of professionals dedicated to caring for children who have or are at risk of developing neurodevelopmental and other related disabilities including autism. The Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network promotes and coordinates research activities in developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial aspects of pediatric care to improve clinical services and health and related outcomes for children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities. The MCH Research Network on Promoting Healthy Weight among Children with ASD and other Developmental Disabilities (HW-RN) Program provides national leadership in research that furthers scientific understanding of obesity risk factors and facilitates the development of interventions designed to improve the health and well-being of children with ASD and other Developmental Disabilities. The Innovation in Care Integration for Children and Youth with ASD and Other Developmental Disabilities Program supports the implementation of innovative, evidence-informed strategies to integrate care at a system-level within a state for children and youth with ASD and other developmental disabilities, with a special emphasis on medically underserved populations (based on poverty, rural geographic location, and/or populations that experience health disparities).
Fiscal Year 2017 The National Interdisciplinary Training Resource Center plays a crucial role in providing technical assistance, building and sustaining partnerships with service systems already serving children with ASD and other developmental disabilities, translating research into evidence-based practice, and utilizing existing and developing new data systems to capture and report project outcomes. The Autism Transitions Research Project (ATRP) supports the implementation and completion of programmatic research studies that examine factors associated with healthy life transitions among adolescents and young adults with ASD who are transitioning to adulthood. The Autism Longitudinal Data Project supports the implementation and completion of research studies that examine longitudinal data on ASD and other developmental disabilities to study risk factors for these conditions, the effects of various interventions, and trajectories of child development over the life course. The Autism Field-Initiated Innovative Research Studies (Autism-FIRST) Program supports research that advances the evidence base on interventions designed to improve the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities, with a particular focus on addressing barriers to identification, diagnosis, and services among underserved populations. The State Public Health Coordinating Center for Autism supports and assists states and jurisdictions in developing state-wide systems of care to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents who have or are at risk for developing ASD or other developmental disabilities.
Fiscal Year 2018 The Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) Training Program enhances the behavioral, psychosocial, and developmental components of pediatric care by supporting DBP fellowship programs to prepare DBP fellows for leadership roles as teachers, investigators, and clinicians and to provide pediatric practitioners, residents, and medical students, with essential biopsychosocial knowledge and clinical expertise. The Autism Intervention Research Network on Behavioral Health (AIR-B) is a network of researchers seeking to advance evidence-based behavioral treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), particularly those in underserved and minority communities. The network is composed of nine sites across the country. The Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) improves the physical health and well-being of children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Through research, guideline development, quality improvement efforts, and dissemination, AIR-P changes care and brings medical treatments to thousands of children and families within and beyond the network. The network is composed of ten sites across the country
Fiscal Year 2019 The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) Training Program provides interdisciplinary training for graduate-level trainees from diverse disciplines to prepare future leaders to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents who have, or are at risk for developing, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other neurodevelopmental and related disabilities (DD). The Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) Training Program enhances the behavioral, psychosocial, and developmental components of pediatric care by supporting DBP fellowship programs to prepare DBP fellows for leadership roles as teachers, investigators, and clinicians and to provide pediatric practitioners, residents, and medical students, with essential biopsychosocial knowledge and clinical expertise. The Autism Intervention Research Network on Behavioral Health (AIR-B) is a multi-site research network that advances evidence-based behavioral, mental, social, and cognitive interventions for children and adolescents with ASD/DD, particularly those in underserved and minority communities. The Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) improves the physical health and well-being of children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Through research, guideline development, quality improvement efforts, and dissemination, AIR-P changes care and brings medical treatments to thousands of children and families within and beyond the network. The Autism Single Investigator Innovation Program (Autism-SIIP) supports the implementation and completion of research studies that examine two areas: (1) factors associated with healthy life transitions among adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and (2) longitudinal data on ASD and other developmental disabilities to study risk factors of these conditions, effects of various interventions, and trajectories of child development over the life course.