CASCADE Survey

UT Austin LEND ProgramResearch Studies
Written By Kait Fedro

Help Improve Autism Screening &

Diagnosis in Community

Health Settings

ALL ABOUT THE CASCADE SURVEY

The University of Texas at Austin's Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program is conducting a study to better understand autism screening, diagnosis, and referral practices in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Your responses to the following questions will help identify current practices, barriers, and training needs. Thank you for your participation!

 

Eligibility & SURVEY Details

To be eligible to participate in the CASCADE survey, you must be a families must be a healthcare provider practicing in a community-based healthcare setting in Texas. Specifically, the LEND program is looking for professionals who are:

  • Pediatricians

  • Family Physicians

  • Nurse Practitioners

  • Physician Assistants

 

How to get involved

If you’re interested in more information about the CASCADE survey, please view the project flyer for additional details. If you’d like to participate, please complete the CASCADE survey online.

Kait Fedro

Kaitlin “Kait” Fedro is the System of Care Coordinator with Our Community Our Future, where she develops resources, programming, and collaborative tools to strengthen supports for youth and families across the Heart of Texas region. Her passion for this work is deeply rooted in her lived experience with a mental health disorder that began in early adolescence, her role as a mother to a young, neurodivergent child, and her background as an early childhood development professional. Outside of work, Kait enjoys reading with an extra-large cup of coffee and visiting favorite community spots with her family.

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